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Distillery : Auchentoshan - Lowlands
Refill American Oak Bourbon Barrels and Oloroso Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2008
Totally Unpeated
In fact, the first bottles of Auchentoshan 12 Year Old date back to the 1980s. But the alcohol content varies and it's probably not always the same recipe. The 12-year-old as it is sold today apparently dates from 2008, and is the result of a blend of Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Casks. It has been distilled three times, like everything else from this distillery. It really is the flagship of the Lowlands.
Let's Taste It :
On the nose, it's soft and delicate, but indulgent: custard, crème caramel, buttery vanilla, pulpy white grapes, reines-claudes and yellow apples, lemony fragrances, grapefruit and tangerine, sponge cake. On the palate, there's more lime and acidic pear, with a few spices, cloves and pepper, liquid honey and fresh cream. The finish is rather well done, but light, with chocolate and cola, woody spices, puffed rice, ginger and hazelnuts. Crushed almonds, sultanas.
In Short,
It's really well done, I was expecting something light, and it is, but with real consistency. It's easy to drink and glides along on its own. It's not my favourite profile, and I think it's a bit expensive for what it is, but who am I to judge?
Score : 84
To Be Listened While Sipping :
English Teacher - Albert Road
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