Spirits
Characteristics
Country / Region: Scotland - Speyside
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Composition: Highland Single Malt
Alcohol: 43 vol.
Color: Amber
Capacity: 70 cl
AWARDS
ISC 2020 Gold Medal in the Scotch Whisky category
True to the signature Aberlour Single Malt, double matured in Sherry and Bourbon casks, Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask offers the right balance between fruity and woody flavors, and delicate spicy notes. Produced each year in limited quantities, this whisky leaves the distillery in numbered batches. This traditional method ensures a high quality production and makes it one of the rarest expressions of the distillery.
Elaboration:
Double maturation in oak barrels containing Bourbon and Sherry.Color:
Amber with light golden reflections.Nose:
Floral notes mixed with aromas of raisins and fine notes of roasted hazelnuts.Palate:
Beautiful fruity aromas are revealed through spicy notes on a long and warm palate finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Glencairn whisky glass.Food and wine pairing:
As an aperitif, as a digestive, served alone or with a red meat, a grilled fish or a Comté 36 months.For water lovers, in addition to their whisky tasting, we suggest a still, neutral and fresh spring water.
Aberlour is the absolute leader in Single Malts and one of the greatest names in Scotch whisky. This model House, established since 1879 at the northern tip of the British Isles, at the mouth (aber) of the river, cultivates very high quality with wines of high integrity.