Auchentoshan
8.8

Auchentoshan

1966, 31 Years Old

ABV 43.5%

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A fine whisky, but does something as fresh and soft benefit from quite so much ageing?

Michael Jackson

Specification

Auchentoshan

Brand

1966, 31 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

31

Age (Years)

43.5%

ABV

Lowland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Lemon, oil, cedar. Spicy.

Palate: Oil, lemon, orange. Fruity (apricot?), nutty, toffee. Cookie-like maltiness. Falls away somewhat in middle.

Finish: Soothing. Very long. Cedary dryness and grassy hints of peat in a very slightly woody finish.

Comment: A fine whisky, but does something as fresh and soft benefit from quite so much ageing?

Score: 8.5

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Half bourbon, half malt. A quite brilliant honey-rich oakiness in perfect harmony with kumquats, a sprig of mint and a touch of menthol. Stunning.

Palate: Enormous start with the oak taking command immediately. The very sturdy malt fights through to ensure a fabulous sweetness that counters the toasty dryness and biting spice.

Finish: Long; reverts to oaky vanilla when toffee dies. Unbelievably complex.

Comment: A rare treat for a Lowlander and the most complex on the market by a mile.

Score: 9

8.8
Overall Score

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