ABV 57.2%
Pleasant in parts, but the oak hasn't been as friendly to this as you would have hoped.
Neil Ridley
Auchentoshan
Brand
Valinch 2012
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
57.2%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Vintage leather jacket, a handful of copper coins, some waxy crayons (definitely navy blue!) and an overtly gristy note.
Palate: The leather continues onto the palate, alongside mint humbug, stewed tea with a lot of sugar and some overripe apple with slightly wrinkly skin.
Finish: A little thin, with a hint of leather remaining and a blast of dryness.
Comment: Pleasant in parts, but the oak hasn't been as friendly to this as you would have hoped.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Quite herbal at first, alpine meadows and lavender. Caramel chews, Belgian sugar waffles and blackberry juice. A little old library, dusty books. Air cured meat and fresh bread.
Palate: Rich and creamy then the alcohol prickles. Sweet mango and chilli sauce, cinnamon apple pie. Then a turn with polished leather, slick and oily.
Finish: Sweet powdered sugar with \rcumin seeds.
Comment: Water helps you get past the alcohol but the oak is still dominant.
Score: 7.8
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