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.
Light and fragrant with classic bourbon-cask vanilla and honey, with hints of orange oil shining through.
Chocolatey on the palate, with continued vanilla fudge and citrus peels.
A rather refreshing palate of lemon and orange.
I have lost count of the number of bottles I have bought but it is without doubt my favourite whisky. If your taste is for smoke/peat then it may not be for you.
Whiskey is too young need to mixture with air let it set down for couple of minutes . Else the alcohol will rush out from glass stright to ur nose .
Quite easy on the palate,its not your Laphroaig or Redbreast but for those looking for a citrusy and hint of chocolate and white fruit with none of the charcoal this is a very passable whisky,does not taste old though note that
Excellent stuff. Recommended
I too have been a whisky drinker for over fifty years and am, it seems, in the minority here. It's one of my favourites The nose is a bit thin but the flavours of orange marmalade and chocolate coupled with a softness, presumably from the bourbon oak, make this a malt to relax with. The length is medium. M
