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Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask: Bourbon Sweetness Meets Sherry Richness — Speyside's Dual Personality at 40%

Name: Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask: Bourbon Sweetness Meets Sherry Richness — Speyside's Dual Personality at 40%
Brand: Aberlour Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.5 (1 reviews)

7.5 /10

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Distillery: Aberlour Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £99.50

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask is a Scotch whisky made by Aberlour Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: 16 Years. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee, vanilla, sugary caramel, orange zest, sweet raisins, floral notes, spicy nuttiness, fruity pastries — the double cask creating layers

Palate

Smooth and creamy — vanilla, dried fruits, raisins, figs, dried apple, cherry, strawberry, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet red plums, slight bitter oak

Finish

Warming, medium-long — sweet plums and raisins lingering with gentle oak and spice — the 16 years of double maturation paying off

Expert Review

7.5/10

Double cask matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts. A step up from the 12, with noticeably more depth and dried fruit from the extended maturation. Some newer bottlings reduced from 43% to 40% — diminishing the impact slightly. The balance between bourbon sweetness and sherry richness is the hallmark.