{"product_id":"aberlour-16-year-scotch-whiskey-750ml","title":"Aberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 86 Proof (43% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, mature, and elegantly sherried, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the classic Speyside character of the Aberlour Distillery through extended maturation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional oak and sherry oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Aged for a minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this single malt develops layers of ripe fruit, floral sweetness, oak, spice, and rich sherry character. The additional years of maturation create greater depth and complexity while maintaining the smooth, fruit-forward style associated with Aberlour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aberlour Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Oak \u0026amp; Sherry Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 43% ABV (86 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe Fruit • Floral • Sherry • Spice • Oak • Sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced at the Aberlour Distillery in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using malted barley and water from the surrounding region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, the whisky is distilled in traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before beginning its extended maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of Aberlour 16 is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approach. The whisky matures for at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years in a combination of traditional oak and sherry oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach type of oak contributes different characteristics to the finished whisky. Traditional oak provides structure, sweetness, vanilla, and mature wood influence, while sherry oak contributes deeper fruit, spice, richness, and the distinctive sherried character closely associated with Aberlour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter maturation, the different cask components are brought together to create the finished 16 Year expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden amber with warm mahogany highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its extended maturation and influence from sherry-seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and aromatic with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet floral and fruity notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by mature oak and the depth of sherry cask influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and full with layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe fruit, sweet spice, rich sherry, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a mature balance between sweetness and wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, warm, and spicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lingering fruit, sherry sweetness, and mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines extended maturation with the distillery's signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-cask approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum of 16 years in oak gives the whisky considerably more time to develop than younger expressions, allowing the spirit to extract deeper flavors and aromas while gradually becoming more integrated with the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional oak and sherry oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds another dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than allowing one type of cask to define the entire whisky, Aberlour brings together complementary maturation styles. Traditional oak contributes structure and sweetness, while sherry oak provides richer fruit, spice, and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Aberlour 16 is also bottled at a slightly higher strength than the 40% ABV Aberlour 12 Year, giving the mature spirit additional body and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a classic Speyside single malt centered on mature fruit, sherry richness, warming spice, and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly well suited for enjoying neat in a Glencairn or other whisky tasting glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the whisky to rest for several minutes after pouring. This gives its fruit, floral, sherry, spice, and mature oak aromas time to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small amount of water can also be added to explore additional aromas and soften the whisky slightly without overwhelming its mature character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rich fruit and sherry influence make it an excellent pairing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, roasted nuts, or aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Aberlour 16 Year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV (86 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is Aberlour 16 aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 carries a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-year age statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the youngest whisky contained in the bottle has matured for at least 16 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of whisky is Aberlour 16?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced at the Aberlour Distillery in Speyside, Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Double Cask Matured mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 uses whisky matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional oak and sherry oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The different cask components are brought together to create the final expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Aberlour 16 taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 has a mature profile centered around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe fruit, floral sweetness, rich sherry, warming spice, and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by a long and warming finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 16 a sherry-cask whisky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherry oak is an important component of Aberlour 16, but the expression is more accurately described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because traditional oak maturation also contributes to the final whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Aberlour 12 and Aberlour 16?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth expressions use Aberlour's double-cask maturation approach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 12 is aged for at least 12 years and bottled at 40% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 is aged for at least 16 years and bottled at 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The additional maturation gives the 16 Year a more mature and oak-influenced character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Aberlour 16 smoky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot primarily a smoky or heavily peated Scotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its character focuses more on mature fruit, sherry richness, sweetness, spice, and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should Aberlour 16 be served?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well suited for drinking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its mature Speyside character to develop in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Aberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aged for at least 16 years and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1879 by James Fleming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the village of Aberlour in Scotland's renowned Speyside whisky region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated near the River Spey and the waters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Drostan's Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the distillery developed a style centered on carefully crafted single malt and the influence of quality oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver generations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esherry casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became particularly important to the Aberlour house style, contributing the rich fruit, sweetness, and spice that characterize many of the distillery's best-known expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e builds on that tradition through a minimum of 16 years in traditional and sherry oak. 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