Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

Aberfeldy Distillery was founded in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons in the Highlands of Scotland. Built near the Pitilie Burn, renowned for its exceptionally pure water, the distillery has long been the heart of Dewar's blended whiskies while also earning recognition for its elegant and honeyed single malts.

Product

Aberfeldy 16 Year Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured primarily in bourbon barrels before being finished in Oloroso sherry casks. The extended maturation enhances the whisky's signature honeyed character with additional layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak, creating a rich yet balanced expression.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of honey, dried apricot, raisins, vanilla, toasted almonds, and warm baking spices. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, offering flavors of caramel, orange peel, dried fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and gentle oak spice. The finish is long, warming, and elegant with lingering notes of honey, sherry sweetness, and toasted oak.

Specifications

Region: Highland, Scotland

ABV: 40%

Trivia

Aberfeldy is often referred to as ""The Golden Dram"" because of its naturally honeyed character and its location near the Pitilie Burn, a stream historically known for its deposits of alluvial gold."