Aberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured

This is a balanced offering leaning towards a more Sherry characteristic by Aberlour. The double cask effect truly shines in the 16, and it feels like an achievement in the distilleries intentions more so than the 12 year old offering. By that I mean, the 12 felt like an incomplete work of art. At 16, it feels like the artwork is truly complete and cohesive. Of course, this comes with a higher price but it’s worth it for those that are looking for a scotch with Sherry characteristics. Deep dark and rich fruits, spiciness, some woody characteristics but beautifully balanced so that no particular note overpowers the senses. Sweet but just in the right amount. Very drinkable, smooth, and complete in a sense. Great stuff.

4.0 40도 향은 굉장히 젠틀한 느낌? 쉐리가 잔잔하게 받쳐주고 바닐라 질감은 꽤나 워터리 40도인걸 망각하고 마셨는데도 바로 느껴졌다. 대신 맛이 생각보다는 자극적이다? 예상치 못한 펀치가 살짝 있어 반전매력 그래도 아쉬운 느낌이 들긴한다. 굳이 따지면 피트 빠진 하팤 12를 1~2년 더 숙성한 느낌? 피니쉬는 보통 길이에 살짝 혀를 코팅해주네요 같이 마셔봤을 때 확실히 글렌드로낙 16이 훨씬 개성있고 매력적으로 다가왔다.