Auchroisk / 1997 20 Years Old

Auchroisk

1997 20 Years Old

ABV 58.1%
REVIEWED Issue 93

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Specifications

Brand: Auchroisk
Expression: 1997 20 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 20 years old
ABV: 58.1%
Country/Region: Scotland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Clean and sweet with a mix of laureland wheat chaff/hay to the fore but behind there's a sweetness of honey/mead and apple blossom. Its age is suggested by the toasty wood, wooden apple boxes and old paper.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a thick creaminess. The honey and caramelised fruits return along with dark chocolate and hazelnut.
Finish: Light clean, nutty and fresh.
Comment: Good to see Auchroisk finally getting a bottling which does it justice.

8.2

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Enticing. Malty and nutty. Hazelnut toffee, chestnut purée, dried fruit. Sultanas, nuts. Dried apples. On time, a floral note. Rose or Turkish delight. With water, a citrussy note.
Palate: Silky. Smooth but with nerves. The same nutty character followed by anoutburst of spices. An elegant oak grip.
Finish: Long, dry. Gentle oak.
Comment: The alcohol is well mastered. A multilayered classic Speysider enhanced by an elegant oaky frame.

8.2

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