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Aberlour 16 year old Double Charred Selection, 43%

Price: 150 Issue: Summer 2025 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Summer 2025

Initially matured in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, with a portion finished in extra-charred American oak barrels, this is a standout whisky for its depth and balance. The nose has sweet vanilla, toffee, toasted oak, heather honey, dried vine fruit, chocolate, and cocoa powder. Rich, indulgent, and delicious, with flavors of milk chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla essence, Nutella, gingersnap, toasty oak, and spiced chocolate on the finish. (Travel Retail exclusive; Release date: 2/25)