The Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is a single malt whisky hailing from the eastern Highlands of Scotland, specifically from the town of Aberfeldy, near the scenic River Tay. The distillery is surrounded by a spring with mineral-rich soil, particularly gold, contributing to its distinctive character. Known for its frank and dry profile while remaining approachable, this unique whisky forms the basis for the renowned Dewar's blend. The whisky is aged in reconditioned bourbon casks and then finished in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, enhancing its complexity. Part of the "Last Great Malts of Scotland" series, Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is a 40% ABV single malt Scotch whisky exclusively aged in handcrafted sherry casks. The extra-long, 70-hour fermentation process imparts characteristic fruity and honeyed notes to this exquisite spirit. On the nose, Aberfeldy 16 Year Old offers aromas of honey, citrus fruits, and spicy cloves. The palate is smooth and rich, reminiscent of fruitcake and dark chocolate, with the final sherry cask aging providing a special depth and a pleasantly rich, full-bodied texture. The bottle has a size of 700ml and was bottled in 2015. Enjoy this expertly crafted whisky from the heart of the Highlands, brought to you by the esteemed Aberfeldy distillery.
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old features aromas of honey, citrus fruits, spicy cloves, dried fruits, autumn leaves, coffee latte, lemonade, tobacco leaf, toffee, milk chocolate, fresh mint, and flowers.
The taste is sweet and fruity, with notes of apricot jam, orange jam, apricot, lollipops, toast with butter, orange juice, apple juice, licorice, rose petals, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, honey, Toblerone, mint, sponge cake, dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, grapefruit, roasted nuts, and coffee cream.
The finish is short to medium-long, featuring dried fruits in sugar, honey, apricots, wood, caramel, oak-vanilla, cotton candy, roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate, coffee, coffee cream, mint, lemon, grapefruit, and rose petals.
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is unique due to its aging process in reconditioned bourbon and first-fill oloroso sherry casks, as well as its 70-hour fermentation process, which imparts fruity and honeyed accents.
Aroma: Creamy, oranges in sherry, smoke, oranges, sherry, dried fruits, honey, autumn leaves, coffee latte, lemonade, tobacco leaf, toffee, milk chocolate, fresh mint, flowers
Taste: Dull, hints of peat, fruits, sweetness, clean, cotton candy, coffee with milk, nuts, honey, oak, vanilla, roasted nuts, coffee cream, dark chocolate, coffee
Finish: Citrus, honey, dried fruits, oak-vanilla, cotton candy, roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate, coffee, mint, lemon, grapefruit, oak tannins
Overall taste: Warm, mouth-filling, and soothing, with notes of spice, fruit, honey, and caramel
The Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is generally well-received for its pleasant aroma and taste, often described as sweet, fruity, and approachable. However, many reviewers note that the finish is somewhat short and less complex than expected for a 16-year-old whisky. While the whisky tends to be very drinkable with no major flaws, it might lack the depth and richness some enthusiasts seek. Overall, it is a good malt that aligns well with its stated age, offering a straightforward and enjoyable experience.
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