46°
Distillery : Auchentoshan - Lowlands
Bourbon Casks
Independent Bottling
By William Cadenhead Limited
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2021
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
The Original Collection range was launched in the 1980s and brings together reduced bottlings, which are blends and not Single Casks. It is therefore the low end of the Cadenhead portfolio, since all the others are at least cask strength. That said, it is not chill-filtered, contains no colouring and is bottled in Scotland, that is good enough. This is an 11-year-old Auchentoshan aged in bourbon casks. We do not know the number of bottles produced.
Let's Taste It :
Very woody nose, with wax and lemon, pomade, it's dynamic, ethereal, evanescent, a cloud of iodine, white fruits, liquid honey. Apple compote, with a pinch of cinnamon. The palate is a bit light, but very smooth, mellow, gentle, more vanilla and pastry cream, but without being really sweet, it's all nuanced, subtle, fluid. No spices, so to speak. The finish is well made, like biting into a slice of genoise, long, with tinder, nutmeg and heather. A grape. Sandy beach.
In Short,
Typical of the Lowlands, light, airy, unctuous, some like it, and I have to admit that it's very well done. It's not really my thing, I prefer whiskies with character, but I'm glad I tasted this one, it represents the region, and it's still pleasant. The price is reasonable if you're careful, and I think you can be tempted if you're an enthusiast.
Score : 87
To Be Lestened While Sipping :
Fin del Mondo - El Incendio
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