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Auchentoshan's Springwood expression, which spends its maturation resting in American oak bourbon casks, was released for travel retail. Rich in vanilla and orange, this is a flavoursome Lowland single malt, from a top distillery that triple distils its whisky.
When I saw that this whiskey had a collective average rating of 3 stars on this website, I had to come and see why - as I thought that was a bit harsh. Immediately I can see that some reviews must either be A) based on a different Auchentoshan altogether B) written by a very naive and inexperienced whiskey drinker or C) written by fanciful story-tellers. To say this is a "harsh" whisky is misleading at the very least. If anything, it is on the mellow side which many scotch drinkers won't like. I like the mellowness and the smoothness but I appreciate that palates vary. This whisky is triple distilled so quite literally has most of the "throat-punch" taken out of it! It is more or less completely absent of peatiness with low smoke on the nose or palate. As a matter of fact, it could quite literally be confused for an Irish whiskey in a blind test. It deserves 4 stars on any list but given its value for money and availability, I rate it 4.5.
Nose: slight stingy turpentine, a hint of wood varnish, spring breeze that carries hints of sweet lilac, hint of sharp hospital disinfectant, (i inhaled too quickly at first and burnt the inside of my right nostril) Palate: immediate syrupy mouthfeel, then like walking down a mountain path and getting whipped in the face by small tiny branches, notes of burning photos like after a break up but taste disappears quickly. Finish: slight lump in esophagus feel, bitter taste white stringy stuff from peeling oranges taste, tiny puff of horse breath on neck heat.
I think some people think they are in Master Chef!!! Its very easy to drink I loved it .
It's elegant and enjoyable. I believe many whiskey drinking ladies would like it as I do.
I had been drinking heartwood for many years and have been a great fan. Last week I bought the spring wood and suddenly all high regards for Auchentoshan were deeply compromised. It’s absolutely not what single malts stand for. If you are up for a spring wood, would suggest you go for a JW Red label. Maybe Red Label would win
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