Aberfeldy distillery

Aberfeldy Distillery was founded by John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. in 1896, and opened in 1898. Aberfeldy is the largest malt whisky component of Dewar's Blended Whisky. == The distillery ==

Aberfeldy is situated in the centre of Scotland, some five miles east of Loch Tay and the town of Kenmore and about eight miles south of Loch Tummel. Aberfeldy relies on the fresh water stream Pitilie Burn, which runs alongside the distillery. Aberfeldy is the only distillery in Scotland to use these waters. The area contains historical landmarks, such as Kenmore Bridge. This was built by the 3rd Earl in 1774 and the view from it was the inspiration for Robert Burns's poem on the chimney piece of the Kenmore Inn. With these capacities the Aberfeldy distillery lies in the middle of the range of pot still sizes. == Products ==

Aberfeldy 12 years old Aberfeldy 18 years old Aberfeldy 21 years old Whisky from the distillery is also independently bottled by bottlers including That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Gordon & MacPhail and WM Cadenhead. == Reviews and accolades ==

International Spirit ratings organizations and liquor review bodies generally have had divergent reactions to Aberfeldy whiskies. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition has awarded the Aberfeldy 12- and 21-year whiskies a series of impressive medals, with the 12-year winning three golds and three silvers between 2007 and 2012 and the 21-year winning three golds, a double gold, and two bronze medals over the same time frame. By contrast, Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated both offerings in its 85-89 range, a relatively modest score, in 2008. == References ==