Aberlour Trader Joe’s 10 Years Old 1993-2003 75cl
75cl / 40%
£99.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
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Single-cask-style US-market Aberlour, distilled 1993, bottled 2003 at 40% for Trader Joe’s, now a scarce 75cl Speyside exclusive.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Region | Aberlour, Speyside / bottled for Trader Joe’s (USA) |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky, retailer-exclusive |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 10 Years Old / Distilled 1993 / Bottled 2003 |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV / 75cl (US size) |
| Cask / Treatment | Oak casks, detailed cask regime not stated by the producer |
| Natural Colour | Not stated by the producer |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Not stated by the producer (assume standard filtered at 40%) |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Not stated by the producer; clearly limited to Trader Joe’s distribution |
| Intended channel | US grocery/specialty (Trader Joe’s) 2003; now specialist secondary retail |
| Packaging | Standard Aberlour-style bottle, US-size 75cl, retailer-specific front label |
| Notes on discrepancies | Some listings call it “Aberlour 10yo 1993 Trader Joe’s 75cl”; confirm the 1993–2003 dates, as there are many generic Aberlour 10s at much lower values. |
Historical Context
This bottling sits in a small group of early-2000s US retailer exclusives where a major Speyside distillery provided a fully age-stated single malt with vintage years on the label. In 2003 Aberlour was already exporting heavily to the US, but a dedicated “distilled 1993, bottled 2003” 10-year-old for Trader Joe’s created extra interest because it tied a known distillery to an American chain better known for private-label wine and bourbon. The 75cl size confirms a US-facing release. Because mainstream Aberlour 10s of the same era were 70cl, 40%, without vintage dates, this one now trades on its specificity and its retailer story.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
2.1 Documented variants
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Aberlour 10 Year Old, distilled 1993, bottled 2003, 40%, 75cl, for Trader Joe’s (this bottle).
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Standard Aberlour 10 Year Old, 40%, 70cl, UK/EU, non-vintage, 1990s–2000s (not this bottle).
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 75cl | US, 2003 | Label states 1993–2003, Trader Joe’s | Highest (retailer/vintage link) |
| 40% | 70cl | UK/EU, 1990s–2000s | Generic Aberlour 10, no vintage | Lower |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Check that “1993” and “2003” are both present.
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75cl and 40% ABV must be on the front or main label; if 70cl, it is probably a standard UK 10yo.
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US importer or Trader Joe’s information on the back label is a strong authenticity signal.
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Note fill; 2003 bottling means more than 20 years in glass.
Regulatory/terminology notes
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10 Years Old is a legal age statement.
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At 40% for the US in 2003, the whisky will have been chill-filtered and coloured for consistency; no contrary statement is given, so do not advertise NCF or natural colour.
Liquid Profile (from distillery-era style and retailer descriptions)
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Nose: Soft Speyside apples and pears, malt sweetness, light vanilla and toffee.
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Palate: Easy-drinking 40%, orchard fruit, honey, toffee, gentle oak, possibly a hint of sherry sweetness if some casks were sherry seasoned.
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Finish: Medium, sweet, cereal-led, clean.
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With water: Not required at 40%.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Current UK specialist listing: £99.00 for Aberlour Trader Joe’s 10 Years Old 1993-2003 75cl.
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UK auction for generic Aberlour 10 year olds of the era sits much lower (c. £22.50 for a 70cl 1990s 10yo), but those are not the Trader Joe’s vintage release. This tells you the £99 shop tag is a rarity/US-market premium.
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Working auction corridor for this exact US 75cl bottling in 2025 is realistically £60–£90 depending on fill and label cleanliness (inferred from the £99 retail anchor and generic Aberlour auction baselines).
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Pricing stratification: full label, clear 1993–2003 and 75cl near £100 retail; minor scuffing or no importer back label closer to £70–£80.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK specialist retail | 2025 | 75cl, 40%, 1993–2003 | 99 | Current listing |
| UK auction (inferred) | 2025 | 75cl, 40%, 1993–2003 | 60–90 | Condition-led |
| UK auction (generic Aberlour 10) | 2016–2024 | 70cl, 40% | 22.50–30 | Not this edition |
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
Aberlour is a Speyside distillery known for sherry-forward malts, but its 10-year-old in the 1990s/early 2000s also relied on bourbon wood for balance. A 1993 vintage gives it a concrete production year, which many Aberlour fans like when building verticals. Distribution through Trader Joe’s makes it an Anglo-American talking point.
Sourcing
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Target: complete, legible 1993–2003, 75cl, 40%, good fill.
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Avoid: 70cl non-vintage bottles misdescribed as Trader Joe’s.
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If bought below £70, listing at £95–£105 is defensible because the current retail reference is £99.
