Lowland distillery Auchentoshan's flagship single malt whisky, famously triple-distilled which is unusual for a Scotch. This contributes to its signature smooth character, however. It's been matured in both American oak and sherry casks.
A cereal-sweet nose with notes of guava and mango, with a drizzle of honey.
Oaky and sweet palate, with barley sugar, a little passion fruit and vanilla custard too. Perhaps some rose petal jelly in there.
A lengthy, dry and oaky finish with barley sweetness and cocoa powder.
That was my thought when I opened the bottle and poured. When I read the product description of mandarin, toffee and honeysuckle it seemed right. Very smooth and full bodied - I sipped it with some dark chocolate and it was heaven. Wonderful value
I have some unique tasting nuances and finances prohibit me from going well beyond this price point, but I received this bottle as a Christmas gift and I have to say that fruitiness of the dram and the sweet notes are well within my liking threshold. Simply stated, I am a humble ex-police officer and paramedic and the simple things in life enthrall me now and this whisky is certainly one I would not necessarily recommend to a whisky aficionado, but for me, very good choice.
not as complex or refined as some of the more expensive single malt alternatives, but provides a smooth, balanced whiskey with notes or citrus, and caramel. Unique value proposition at the price point.
If you enjoy the blends - Chivas and JW and looking to enter into the good side (single malts), start with this. My father has yet to like one Single Malt. But I poured him a dram of this a couple of months ago, and told him it was a new blend I found at the liquor store, and he actually liked it. After his second one, I told him it was a single. My cousin tried it too and thought I was giving him a taste of a very expensive scotch. Observations: A bit cognac-like, slightly sweet in the front - Brian does a good job expressing it below. very approachable. I recommend keeping a bottle on the shelf. Don't drink with water or ice, it gets rough. I like it from my cold fridge.
orange nose. orange and vanilla up front. grassy finish. very approachable for a scotch newbie like myself. brian legere NC, USA
