Single Malt
Scotland
Bourbon
A Lowland single malt whisky from the Auchentoshan distillery, no age statement is given and one assumes it is a younger malt though certainly an enjoyable one. 'Classic' was launched in 2008 to replace the old staple 'Select'.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Fairly sweet, toasty Bourbon notes and creamy vanilla intertwined with lush, ripe cooked fruit. Perhaps coconut.
Fruity with typical Auchentoshan refinement. White peach and crème anglaise.
Clean, a floral freshness, a little more zest with white peach and apple.
It is what it is, and for the price, ( and for less discerning guests) it's not half bad. It's no Ardbeg, but that's not why you buy tho one.
Real easy whisky, laid back and great to sip!
Smells of cedar, tastes of stale walnuts. I don't see the appeal.
Fresh barley aroma, like a summer field. Rich apple flavours in there too, sweet and citric. Taste a little of a let down, quite narrow. Tip of tongue acidity, certainly not unpleasant, but not explosive!
First one I have bought from this distillery and it has already encouraged me to try the others. Yes, it is young - nobody is claiming otherwise, but with the Classic, the distillery has provided an entry level single malt at a price more people can afford. In marking it, I do so based on what it is rather than falling into the trap of comparing it with more expensive older whiskies. As a young, reasonably priced whisky, it achieves its objective very well indeed.
