Auchentoshan
7.6

Auchentoshan

Valinch 2012

ABV 57.2%

Pleasant in parts, but the oak hasn't been as friendly to this as you would have hoped.

Neil Ridley

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Neil Ridley

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

Rob Allanson

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

7.6
Overall Score

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