Whisky

Double Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 16 Years Scotland 43% 700ml

Key features:

  • Barrels: Sherry & Oak
  • Aging: 16 years maturation
  • Alcohol: 43% Vol.

A golden-amber single malt that marries the sweetness of sherry with the warmth of spices in every sip.

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  • Country of Origin Scotland
  • Scotch Region Speyside
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Description

Description

If you are looking for a whisky that feels like a “warm embrace,” Aberlour 16 Year Old is your ultimate destination. Its magic lies in the double maturation: the spirit rests for a full 16 years in both traditional oak barrels and Sherry casks, creating a multi-dimensional character that will captivate you from the very first second. As soon as you open the bottle, aromas of fresh apple, pear, and nutmeg fill the room, giving you a first taste of what’s to come.

On your palate, Aberlour throws a real “flavor party”! You’ll discover notes of juicy orange, dried fruits, and sweet caramel, harmoniously blended with clove and vanilla. The experience is completed with a lingering finish, leaving a gentle sensation of cinnamon and sherry that you’ll never forget. It’s a whisky with depth and personality, perfect for ending your day beautifully or sharing with good company!

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Specifications

Specifications

Type
Single Malt
Country of origin
Scotland
Scotch Region
Speyside
Barrel Type
Sherry Cask
Taste Profile
Rich & Fruity, Sweet & Vanilla, Smooth & Balanced
Alcohol
43 %
Bottle
700 ml
Antiquity
16 years
Pair it with
Chocolate, Cheese & Nuts

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • lanakias1
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    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Aberlour 16 is one of the most famous from the distillery but in practice it is a disappointing whisky for me. I tried it, I gave it time, but in the end the result was the same.
    It is a whisky at 43 degrees, chill filtered, and although it spent 16 years in barrels, it fails to integrate the alcohol and eliminate its burn. The whisky seems thin, sharp, with a burn and a light flavor. It feels watered down, not rich and complex as you would expect from a 16-year-old whisky.
    This is not only due to the fact that filtering has removed the oils, which are a crucial factor in covering the alcohol and burn, but in my opinion, also due to the barrels they use. Their barrels seem worn out and not rich enough to give depth and intensity of flavor to the product. Plus, with the filtering, we get a product that feels like a 10-year-old whisky in terms of sensation and alcohol intensity. It is the black sheep of the range and they don’t pay attention to it.
    On the contrary, their 18-year-old is an amazing whisky because there they use their best barrels, but it also costs 50 euros more.
    In taste, it reminds me of apricot, a bit of caramel, and a bit of sherry. In the finish, you get a bit of oak and wood from the barrels. On the nose, it has intense alcohol and some fruits like orange and apricot.
    If it cost 50-55 euros, it would be an OK whisky, but at 85 euros I find it a very bad product.

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  • Aberlour 16 is one of the most famous from the distillery but in practice it is a disappointing whisky for me. I tried it, I gave it time, but in the end the result was the same.
    It is a whisky at 43 degrees, chill filtered, and although it spent 16 years in barrels, it fails to integrate the alcohol and eliminate its burn. The whisky seems thin, sharp, with a burn and a light flavor. It feels watered down, not rich and complex as you would expect from a 16-year-old whisky.
    This is not only due to the fact that filtering has removed the oils, which are a crucial factor in covering the alcohol and burn, but in my opinion, also due to the barrels they use. Their barrels seem worn out and not rich enough to give depth and intensity of flavor to the product. Plus, with the filtering, we get a product that feels like a 10-year-old whisky in terms of sensation and alcohol intensity. It is the black sheep of the range and they don’t pay attention to it.
    On the contrary, their 18-year-old is an amazing whisky because there they use their best barrels, but it also costs 50 euros more.
    In taste, it reminds me of apricot, a bit of caramel, and a bit of sherry. In the finish, you get a bit of oak and wood from the barrels. On the nose, it has intense alcohol and some fruits like orange and apricot.
    If it cost 50-55 euros, it would be an OK whisky, but at 85 euros I find it a very bad product.

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Description & Specifications

If you are looking for a whisky that feels like a “warm embrace,” Aberlour 16 Year Old is your ultimate destination. Its magic lies in the double maturation: the spirit rests for a full 16 years in both traditional oak barrels and Sherry casks, creating a multi-dimensional character that will captivate you from the very first second. As soon as you open the bottle, aromas of fresh apple, pear, and nutmeg fill the room, giving you a first taste of what’s to come.

On your palate, Aberlour throws a real “flavor party”! You’ll discover notes of juicy orange, dried fruits, and sweet caramel, harmoniously blended with clove and vanilla. The experience is completed with a lingering finish, leaving a gentle sensation of cinnamon and sherry that you’ll never forget. It’s a whisky with depth and personality, perfect for ending your day beautifully or sharing with good company!

Manufacturer

Type
Single Malt
Country of origin
Scotland
Scotch Region
Speyside
Barrel Type
Sherry Cask
Taste Profile
Rich & Fruity, Sweet & Vanilla, Smooth & Balanced
Alcohol
43 %
Bottle
700 ml
Antiquity
16 years
Pair it with
Chocolate, Cheese & Nuts

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (5)

  1. 4
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Taste
  • Scent
  • Value for money
  • lanakias1
    3
    2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Aberlour 16 is one of the most famous from the distillery but in practice it is a disappointing whisky for me. I tried it, I gave it time, but in the end the result was the same.
    It is a whisky at 43 degrees, chill filtered, and although it spent 16 years in barrels, it fails to integrate the alcohol and eliminate its burn. The whisky seems thin, sharp, with a burn and a light flavor. It feels watered down, not rich and complex as you would expect from a 16-year-old whisky.
    This is not only due to the fact that filtering has removed the oils, which are a crucial factor in covering the alcohol and burn, but in my opinion, also due to the barrels they use. Their barrels seem worn out and not rich enough to give depth and intensity of flavor to the product. Plus, with the filtering, we get a product that feels like a 10-year-old whisky in terms of sensation and alcohol intensity. It is the black sheep of the range and they don’t pay attention to it.
    On the contrary, their 18-year-old is an amazing whisky because there they use their best barrels, but it also costs 50 euros more.
    In taste, it reminds me of apricot, a bit of caramel, and a bit of sherry. In the finish, you get a bit of oak and wood from the barrels. On the nose, it has intense alcohol and some fruits like orange and apricot.
    If it cost 50-55 euros, it would be an OK whisky, but at 85 euros I find it a very bad product.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Taste
    • Scent
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
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    • Scent
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    • Taste
    • Scent
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  • Aberlour 16 is one of the most famous from the distillery but in practice it is a disappointing whisky for me. I tried it, I gave it time, but in the end the result was the same.
    It is a whisky at 43 degrees, chill filtered, and although it spent 16 years in barrels, it fails to integrate the alcohol and eliminate its burn. The whisky seems thin, sharp, with a burn and a light flavor. It feels watered down, not rich and complex as you would expect from a 16-year-old whisky.
    This is not only due to the fact that filtering has removed the oils, which are a crucial factor in covering the alcohol and burn, but in my opinion, also due to the barrels they use. Their barrels seem worn out and not rich enough to give depth and intensity of flavor to the product. Plus, with the filtering, we get a product that feels like a 10-year-old whisky in terms of sensation and alcohol intensity. It is the black sheep of the range and they don’t pay attention to it.
    On the contrary, their 18-year-old is an amazing whisky because there they use their best barrels, but it also costs 50 euros more.
    In taste, it reminds me of apricot, a bit of caramel, and a bit of sherry. In the finish, you get a bit of oak and wood from the barrels. On the nose, it has intense alcohol and some fruits like orange and apricot.
    If it cost 50-55 euros, it would be an OK whisky, but at 85 euros I find it a very bad product.

    Translated from Greek ·
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