Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 43% bottling

Aberlour 10 year old is a huge seller in France, with owners Pernod-Ricard promoting it heavily. Based on its popularity, there've been a number of distillery releases exclusive to the French market. This 43% abv bottling is one (note that the more widely distributed equivalent is a 40% bottling). The 16 year old echoes the flavours of Aberlour's 12 year old, with both Sherry and Bourbon casks at play. The slightly higher ABV promises a little extra depth.

Other reviews... Voluptuous and mouthwatering in some areas, firmer and less expansive in others. Pretty tasty in all of them. 88.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

...It starts gently with sweet red fruits: plums, peach, raisins, and blood orange, garnished with honey. Dark chocolate joins the mix. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add a touch of zest. A hint of mint and nuts is noticeable. The influence of wood gradually develops, providing pleasant bitter notes. Despite its relatively low alcohol content of 43%, it feels very oily on the palate. - whiskybase.com