Auchentoshan
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old
Whisky from Scotland
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R120 nationwide
Auchentoshan is a distinguished Scotch whisky distillery located in the Lowland region of Scotland, near Glasgow. The distillery has been operational since 1823 and is renowned for its unique approach to whisky production, particularly its method of triple distillation, which is rare among Scotch whiskies.
A more recent release from the Auchentoshan distillery, replacing the previous staple 10 year old, this 12 year old bottling launched at the same time Auchentoshan had a dramatic rebrand back in 2011.
Nose:
A cereal-sweet nose with notes of guava and mango, with a drizzle of honey.
Palate:
Oaky and sweet palate, with barley sugar, a little passion fruit and vanilla custard too. Perhaps some rose petal jelly in there.
Finish:
A lengthy, dry and oaky finish with barley sweetness and cocoa powder.