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Aberlour 16 years

fruity malty
4.1
(13)€62Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Double cask maturation is the quiet trick behind this whisky. Ex-bourbon American oak comes first, followed by Oloroso sherry casks from Spain. That long rest lets the two woods settle into something layered and rich. Cherry, ripe fig, and dark chocolate sit under baking spice and cinnamon. Brown sugar and cake sweetness meet brighter apple and citrus notes. That balance keeps the dram from turning heavy or one-note. Ginger and a faint ethanol edge remind you this is full-strength spirit. It rewards a neat pour and an unhurried glass. The finish holds fruit and spice long after you set the glass down.

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Aberlour

The Aberlour distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was founded in 1879 by James Fleming. The distillery draws its water from the nearby mountain, Ben Rinnes, which is known for its pure and soft water. Aberlour produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the 12-year-old, 16-year-old, and A'Bunadh, which is a cask-strength expression. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and maturation takes place in oak casks, resulting in whiskies that are rich and complex with a fruity character. The Aberlour distillery has a long-standing relationship with the famous French cognac house, Martell, and have collaborated on a number of limited edition whiskies.

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About the Aberlour 16 years

Aberlour 16 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, Scotland. It comes from the Aberlour distillery on the banks of the River Spey. Founded in 1879 by James Fleming, the site was chosen for St Drostan's Well, a spring near Ben Rinnes. This expression rests first in ex-bourbon American oak. It then finishes in Oloroso sherry casks from Spain. That double cask maturation is the house signature at Aberlour. Built for depth rather than speed. Bottled at 40% ABV, it stays easy to approach. Speyside holds more working distilleries than any other Scotch whisky region, and Aberlour sits at its heart. The name comes from the Gaelic for 'mouth of the chattering burn'. That water first drew James Fleming to build here in 1879. A fire in 1898 forced a rebuild, and later owners expanded the stills. Aberlour distillery has been part of Pernod Ricard since 1975, yet it keeps a small, traditional feel. Visitors touring the site still see production rooted in that history. On the glass, Aberlour 16 years opens with dried fruit, cherry, and ripe fig from the sherry casks. Dark chocolate and cinnamon add warmth, while brown sugar and cake sweetness round out the middle. Green apple and citrus keep the profile from feeling too rich. Ginger and baking spice linger into a long, warming finish. A trace of ethanol shows through, a reminder of the spirit's strength. None of it fights for attention. The layers unfold slowly instead. Aberlour 16 years rewards a neat pour in a proper glass, with no ice to blunt it. Give it a few minutes to open before the first sip. Fans of sherry-driven Speyside malts will recognise the house style instantly. Newcomers get an easy way into single malt Scotch whisky. It suits a quiet evening rather than a crowded bar. For anyone exploring what Aberlour distillery does best, this 16 year old is a clear, well-made starting point.