Product Description

This whisky is aged separately for 16 years in traditional American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, then married together to produce a smooth, full-bodied, and balanced profile. It is medium to full-bodied with a natural sweetness and spice from careful maturation.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Creamy and sweet with raisins, nuts, and floral hints.

• Palate: Smooth and full-bodied with notes of plum, caramel, dark chocolate, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

• Finish: Long, warming, and spicy with soft honeyed sweetness.

• Balance & Complexity: Well-integrated sweetness, oak, and gentle spice, reflecting 16 years of careful maturation.

Available Sizes

• 700ml

ABV

• 40% (some international releases 43%)

Style/Type

• Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

• Aberlour Distillery

Distillery Location

• Aberlour, Speyside, Scotland

Expression/Variant

• 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured

Aged Period / Cask Type / Release Year

• 16 years; aged in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, double matured

Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured Price in India

Whisky Cocktail Ideas

• Speyside Old Fashioned: Aberlour 16 as base, dash of chocolate bitters, orange twist.

• The Rob Roy: Scotch-based Manhattan, rich profile complements sweet vermouth.

• Whisky Sour (Premium): Uses Aberlour 16 with lemon and egg white for a complex version of the classic sour.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is it smoky or peated?
  Generally non-peated; very faint oak-driven smoke possible, but no heavy medicinal peat.

• How should I drink it?
  Best enjoyed neat at room temperature; a few drops of water can unlock fruit and oak layers.

• How does it compare to the 12-Year-Old?
  More elegant, layered, with deeper oak influence and refined sherry notes.

• What is the price in India?
  Typically ₹8,500–₹12,000 for a 700ml bottle, depending on state excise duties.

• What food pairs well?
  Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or artisanal blue cheeses.

Disclaimer:
Approximate prices for information only. We do not sell/encourage alcohol or target minors. Drink responsibly if legal. Not affiliated with any brand/retailer. Indian prices are state-set MRP/MSP; actual retail prices may vary.