Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"...clearly more well-rounded than the 12 year old, a bit meaty but also showcasing some chocolate notes...Quite lovely." - drinkhacker.com

Bacardi’s venture into Scotch Whisky is managed by John Dewar & Sons. The company has unveiled a new expression from “The Golden Dram” – the name given to Aberfeldy’s water source, the Pitilie Burn, which is renowned for being rich in mineral deposits including alluvial gold.

Released in the latter half of 2015 as part of the "Last Great Malts" series, this bottling is intended for eleven markets globally - Australia not being one of them. We've enjoyed this distillery's 'fruit salad' profile in the past, so when the opportunity arose, we couldn't resist adding it to our collection. Matured in Bourbon barrels but finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, the latter impart a delicious sweetness to the whisky, plus extra notes of dried fruits and spice. Scrawling through the positive customer reviews online, this one sums them up: "I can hardly believe that a whisky of this quality is obtainable at this price. I've long been a great fan of Aberfeldy 12 year old but this drop is in a league of its own." 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Once vatted together for bottling, this expression is pumped into first fill oloroso sherry casks for a further 6 months; it’s the only expression in the Aberfeldy range to have this additional finishing time. A familiar cereal element kicks off the nose, though here it rides along with a slight mushroom note. There’s a pinch of pepper and a bit of greenery, but it all coalesces well. On the palate, the whisky is clearly more well-rounded than the 12 year old, a bit meaty but also showcasing some chocolate notes as well as vanilla. That cereal underbelly persists, along with toasty oak and some almond notes, adding nuance. The finish is clean and slightly sweetened by golden syrup, with a finish that recalls Golden Grahams cereal. Quite lovely. - drinkhacker.com

...This limited-edition single malt scotch is scented with white flowers, fresh pear and honey. The palate is relatively drying and herbaceous, starting with cedar, oak and cigar wrapper, winding into earthy hints of sarsaparilla, chamomile tea and lemon peel. 89 points - wineenthusiast

Gold Outstanding - Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Double Gold - Single Malt Scotch - 13 to 19 Yrs - 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition