Edradour 12 years 2012 - 2025 St. Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon Casks

Edradour, one of Scotland’s most characterful distilleries, is known for its unique and artisanal whiskies. This 12-year-old expression has undergone a special maturation in St. Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks, adding deep, spicy, and fruity complexity. The influence of the red wine casks introduces layers of dark fruit, spice, and a slight tannic structure to Edradour’s classic creamy and full-bodied style. A whisky that will appeal to fans of both sherry and wine-cask-finished expressions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep aromas of black cherries, blackberries, and plums, combined with notes of dark chocolate and cedarwood. A hint of vanilla and spices like clove and black pepper add extra depth.

Palate

Full-bodied and powerful with layers of dark fruit, rich caramel, and roasted nuts. The influence of the Cabernet Sauvignon casks brings a subtle tannic structure, with notes of blackcurrant, mocha, and a touch of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering notes of dried fruit, oak, and a slight hint of tobacco. The finish remains complex and perfectly balanced between fruitiness, spiciness, and a touch of dry tannins.

Edradour Distillery

Edradour Distillery is located in the picturesque highlands of Scotland, near the village of Pitlochry in Perthshire. Founded in 1825, Edradour is known as one of the smallest traditional distilleries in Scotland, which adds to the charm and exclusivity of the whisky.

A specific feature of Edradour is its artisan production, which still involves a lot of handwork. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and produces only a limited amount of whisky per year. This results in unique and carefully crafted single malts. Edradour whiskies are known for their rich and full flavour profiles, with notes of sherry, fruitcake, honey and spices. The whisky is mainly matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which contributes to the complexity and depth of flavours.

The combination of historic charm, artisan production and rich flavour profiles makes Edradour a beloved name among whisky connoisseurs worldwide.