Auchentoshan Distillery
ABV 50%
Promising nose. Palate hard to tame, disappointing.
Martine Nouet
Douglas Laing
Old Malt Cask
Brand
Douglas Laing
Bottler
1978, 24 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
24
Age (Years)
2002
Year of Bottling
50%
ABV
Lowland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Floral, estery. Lavender. Lemon sherbet. Melon balls. Liquorice. Chocomint. Quite complex. Creamy porridge. Slightly fiery.
Palate: Tangy mouthfeel. Fiery. Reserved maltiness. Water dampens the fire down but disperses the magical fragrances.
Finish: High on the fire scale. Slowly calms down with sweet almondy notes.
Comment: Promising nose. Palate hard to tame, disappointing.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Clean, dry, slightly perfumed malt: toast, wholemeal flour, oolong tea, lemon and a light touch of chocolate.
Palate: Attractive, dry and spicy plus a creamy light toffee note.
Finish: Dry liquorice.
Comment: Lovely.
Score: 7.8
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