ABV 43%
Gently restorative. Subtleties gradually become apparent. Not quite as complex as I remember it.
Michael Jackson
Auchentoshan
Brand
21 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
2002
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Soft. Warm grass on a summer's day. Pastry. Custard tarts. Vanilla.
Palate: Sesame. Nutty. Oily.
Finish: Candied citrus peel. Orange zest. Cedar. Oak.
Comment: Gently restorative. Subtleties gradually become apparent. Not quite as complex as I remember it.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: A mealy, floury nose with light citric notes. It's all very up.
Palate: Clean. That mealy crispness comes through. Dry and slightly wooded. Attractive and balanced, quite nutty and feisty.
Finish: Fresh and clean.
Comment: Pleasant, undemanding.
Score: 7
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