Auchentoshan
8

Auchentoshan

21 Years Old

ABV 43%

A fruity rumble in the hay. Oo arr missus.

Arthur Motley

Specification

Auchentoshan

Brand

21 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

21

Age (Years)

2005

Year of Bottling

43%

ABV

Lowland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: Lime marmalade on malt loaf. Opal fruits. Bales of damp hay.

Palate: Appetising apricot jam in the middle of the palate, followed by some oaky maturity.

Finish: Drying, brown toastiness.

Comment: A fruity rumble in the hay. Oo arr missus.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Fruity (quince, bletted fruits, plum, orange spangles) sweet and concentrated with hints of honey and flowers. Some dry oak and a hint of bran-like maltiness.

Palate: Zesty with dried peels and berry fruits. Rounded.

Finish: Medium dry. Jammy fruit.

Comment: More weight and interest than the 12 Years Old.

Score: 8

8
Overall Score

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