A very interesting and individualistic expression of Auchentoshan. Takes a drop of water well.
Gavin Smith
Auchentoshan
Brand
Blood Oak
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2015
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A big initial note of tangerines, becoming closer to Madeira in time, with underlying vanilla.
Palate: Smooth texture; orange segments sprinkled with black pepper. Very lively spices fill the mouth.
Finish: Quite long and spicy, with bitter chocolate orange notes.
Comment: A very interesting and individualistic expression of Auchentoshan. Takes a drop of water well.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Light, floral aromas of rose petal and barley sugar.
Palate: Much more muscular on the palate with initial notes of honey sweetness giving way to hot spicy flavours.
Finish: A spicy, dry finish which doesn’t linger overly.
Comment: Seems a little raw and young on the palate, but a little water calms things down and opens up the flavours.
Score: 7.2
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