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July 12, 2024
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A pair Auchentoshans
After I consider a summer time malt, I consider Auchentoshan. This was very true when the malts had been purer, generally additionally enhanced by great sherries. These days, it’s much less so, as most are boosted by unusual wine casks. However they aren’t the one ones…
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Auchentoshan ‘Sauvignon Blanc End’ (47%, OB, +/-2024) 
This child proudly proclaims itself as ‘vibrant and contemporary’, which is precisely what we’d count on from a correct Auchentoshan. That’s why I discover the thought of including Sauvignon Blanc somewhat disheartening, particularly with out even understanding the area of the Sauvignon Blanc that’s been used—maybe it is English? Auchentoshan is a beautiful malt; does it actually need such tinkering? Color: straw. Nostril: lemonade, honeysuckle, elderflower, limoncello, and mandarins. In fact, it is well-made, however what is the level behind this? It virtually smells like a Hugo spritz. Heaven assist us! Mouth: right here we get a bit nearer to the Auchentoshan character, and sure, it is nice sufficient, barely earthier with notes of sage, parsley, watercress, and particularly elderflower. Relaxation assured; we cannot be quoting Monty Python once more. End: medium size with a contemporary, herbaceous, and lemony zest. A touch of fennel within the aftertaste. Feedback: the worst half is, it isn’t even unhealthy in any respect (actually?) However primarily, these are virtually cocktails the place prosecco has been changed with younger malt whisky. It is fairly intelligent… and never unhealthy in any respect (I insist), although it would land you in a drunk tank. Then in entrance of a choose.
SGP: 740 – 79 factors. |
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Nicely then, on to the actual stuff…
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Auchentoshan 2000/2020 (51.5%, Malts of Scotland, refill sherry hogshead, Cask #MOS 20023, 283 bottles) 
Color: Gold. Nostril: fairly advanced, as anticipated, with touches of copper, cash, a touch of polish, then yellow peaches, cherries (kirsch), a wee little bit of varnish, damp wooden (previous stump), canned pineapple juice… It’s actually fairly intricate. With water: scented candles! Rose, orange blossom… Mouth (neat): excellent, with the standard citrusy aspect, but additionally a sure creaminess, honey, maple syrup, peach cream… That well-known Irish aspect from triple distillation, very pronounced right here. With water: it turns into a bit candy once more, significantly with fruit lotions, particularly peach, however it stays very clear. End: medium size, a bit syrupy, however that’s inherent to those drams. Feedback: I recognize it so much, this one may additionally lead you to an evening within the cells and a date with the choose, however no less than that might have been price it.
SGP:651 – 88 factors. |
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