Aberfeldy 16 Year

Light, sweet, less peaty. smooth and fine finish,

Nose: Very light honey, pollen, beeswax, cereal. A hint of weak orange herbal tisane and a little background oak as it opens. Palate: The palate is very much the same as the nose. Sweet and soft on the arrival, which is mostly mildly spiced honey and light malt. Nothing new emerges in the development - the spicy, dry mead-like character expands briefly then subsides into the finish. The texture has a dilute creamy nature, but the honey tones are crisp. Finish: Short. Mild citrus and honey. The palate fades away until suddenly you notice it has completely vanished. A soft, slightly sweet malt that is very easy to drink. It's certainly well made and there are no off notes anywhere but it lacks complexity and the finish is short. You certainly don't need water either - it tastes a little thin to me and I cannot help but wonder how delightful this profile could be at 46%. If you want a very approachable whisky as a nightcap, or if you are just starting out and looking for something that is rewarding but not challenging, then you could do a lot worse then Aberfeldy 16. However if you are an experienced whisky drinker who is only interested in assertive whiskies that offer a challenge then give this a miss. "Above Average" : 81/100 (3 stars)

Oaky tobacco, fruity. You can taste the sherry cask

Fresh, sweet nose, almost like red licorice, quite pleasant. Easy tasting, a little oaky with a hint of vanilla, really smooth. A light fruity finish, though it disappears fairly quickly. A nice before dinner sipper.