Aberlour 16 Year Double Cask Matured

Color: Chestnut/ Oloroso Sherry Nose: Musty, resin, baked pear, hint of apple. Adding water brings out perfume and lessens the pear. Taste: Sweetness upfront, astringency in the back, light and watery on the palette. Adding water brings out a less desirable astringency and perfume. Finish: Short, uneventful

I haven't met an Aberlour I haven't loved. Sherry forward with raisin, cherry, and plum. It has that Aberlour fruit blend for sure. Thick, creamy, and full. There's a bread/cake hint, along with a slight peppery spice. It's a bit hot compared to the 18, but I'm still digging it. The oak is there with an added bite. The finish is long with a spicy, honey, and woodiness. Overall, a good one. The fact that I found it for $68, even better.

Good spicy but over a little quick.