What is your favorite Scotch Whisky

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

They are very different IMO....

The 12 is lighter on the palate than the 16 and is a bit spicier than the 16 as well....the 16 is somewhat sweeter.

The alcohol content is higher in the 12, 56% as opposed to 43% in the 16

The 12 benefits more by a drop or two of water than the 16 IMO.

I love both, but I give the edge to the 16.

I agree, and I also find the 16 to be a bit more smokey with a longer finish.