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Whisky Review: Aberfeldy 16 Year Old

If you’ve tried your hand and some good introductory whiskies from all sorts of styles, and are looking to take the next step, Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is one of the best first steps to take.

OVERALL RATING

7
$84
  • Davis Gonnella is a whisky advocate and father of five.
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Tasting Notes

About:

This is the Aberfeldy 16 Year Old release single malt scotch whisky. The Aberfeldy 16 Year Old comes in a dark brown presentation tube with gold writing. The 70cl bottle is short and wide, with a thick glass base, good for pouring.


Appearance:
Deep amber
Nose:
The dram immediately delivers sweetness on the nose, with peach, grapes and apples. It is very pleasant. There is a light oak spice, nothing too heavy. The alcohol doesn’t really play upfront in the nosing here.
Palate:
This whisky is mild and the palate is a smooth transition from the nose. Honey sweet, or possibly toffee apples are the flavours I taste first and foremost, with lighter oak spice. It comes together wonderfully.
Finish:
The honey sweet is more dominant on the finish than first impression and taste. The oak spice has developed into a nutty, chocolate like note which moves into strong black tea. It is a medium long finish, presented well.
Comments:
This 16 Year Old Aberfeldy is an offering from Dewars. It is a great introduction to aged malts beyond the realms of 10 or 12 years old. It serves really well as a breakfast dram, or as a replacement for aperitif. This would have scored an 8 for me if it had been above the standard 40% mark. My feeling is that if it had been between 46-48% – we would be sitting on a solid 9.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Davis Gonnella

Davis Gonnella, a proud father of five, resides with his partner in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is passionately dedicated to the world of whisky, with a mission to secure a Designation of Origin Control (DOC) for this beloved spirit. His advocacy also extends to the political realm, where he aims to create a position for a Minister for Whisky Tourism within the Scottish Government. A lifelong ambition of his is to be recognized for his contributions and be made a Keeper of the Quaich.

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