Whiskey Lens 4| Aberfeldy Scotch Tasting: 12, 16 & New 18 Sangiovese Finish

Can a bourbon drinker fall for Highland single malt? Jake Lewellen tastes Aberfeldy for the first time with Gareth Howells, North American brand ambassador, including the brand-new Aberfeldy 18 Year Old finished in Sangiovese casks. In this episode of Whiskey Lens, you'll learn: ✅ Aberfeldy's 127-year story in the heart of Scotland ✅ Why a 70+ hour fermentation creates that honeyed profile ✅ How ex-bourbon, sherry and wine casks shape each bottle ✅ Why the 18's nose reminds Jake of bourbon ✅ Why Aberfeldy is unpeated and not all Scotch is smoky 🥃 Tasted in this episode Aberfeldy 12 (40% ABV): honey, vanilla, citrus, baking spice Aberfeldy 16 (40% ABV): first-fill Oloroso sherry finish, dark chocolate, dried fruit Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese Cask Finish (46% ABV): limited release, candied citrus ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Welcome 0:48 Gareth's favorite American whiskeys 2:44 The Bacardi whisky portfolio 5:43 Aberfeldy's history, 1898 to today 11:34 Long fermentation and the honeyed house style 12:55 Cask makeup explained 14:52 Tasting: Aberfeldy 12 23:17 The US lineup and wine cask series 26:02 Pricing and value 30:05 Tasting: Aberfeldy 16 36:32 The blending question 39:24 Tasting: Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese 44:27 Was it French oak? 50:16 Scotch isn't all peat 51:04 Wrap-up Listen on your favorite podcast platform and tell us in the comments: what's your gateway Scotch for bourbon drinkers? Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+. Subscribe 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community. 📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens 🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.com Merch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/products Discord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU Hashtags #WhiskeyLens #Aberfeldy #ScotchWhisky #HighlandSingleMalt #WhiskyTasting #BourbonLens #WhiskeyPodcast Keywords Aberfeldy, Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese, Aberfeldy 12, Aberfeldy 16, Aberfeldy review, Highland single malt, Scotch tasting, Scotch for bourbon drinkers, Sangiovese cask finish, wine cask whisky, Gareth Howells, Jake Lewellen, Dewar's, whisky podcast, whiskey tasting, new Scotch release 2026, Whiskey Lens, Bourbon Lens, Bourbon Lens News