Aberlour Single Cask Selection #5462 Whisky 16 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery glints and a mahogany edge, a warm, sherry-kissed gold.

Nose

Opulent sherry-soaked aromas rise in waves: dark figs and raisins, ripe plum and orange zest, kissed by rich cacao and caramel. Toasted oak and vanilla lend spice, while a whisper of nutmeg and clove adds warmth. A confident, syrupy malt depth lingers, with a bright lift from the 58.3% ABV.

Palate

Silky and full on the palate, this Aberlour coats the mouth with rich dried fruit—fig, date and raisin—woven with dark chocolate, toffee and orange zest. Sherry sweetness threads through layered spice—cinnamon, nutmeg, clove—while refined oak and almond add polish. At 58.3%, a warm, lingering finish brings cacao, dried fruit and a touch of leather.

Finish

An exceptionally long, luxurious finish: dark chocolate and toffee give way to dried fruit—raisin and fig—with a citrus kiss of orange zest. Sherried spice deepens the warmth, while velvety oak and cocoa linger, finishing with a subtle peppery glow.