Another awesome Auchentoshan single malt independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company! This time, they've bottled a 25 year old single malt from the distillery in the Lowland. Ryan Chetiyawardana once again mixes up a drink based around Auchentoshan's triple-distilled whisky, and he's even telepathically given you the recipe so you can follow along at home.
Batch 3 is a release of 135 bottles.
‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ bottles single malts, single grains and bourbons from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blended malts and blends. These whiskies are adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels.
The nose is fresh and sweet, with apricot conserve on granary toast and acacia honey. Green tobacco leaves and a little damp grass provide a vegetal backdrop. A hint of wood polish lingers among milk buttery brioche, while a note of peaches in cream and crystallised ginger complement throughout.
It’s drying on the palate, as white pepper crackles through golden barley and juicy nectarines. Subtle heather toffees add complex sweetness against oily walnuts, while white grape and a little sour raspberry linger. Oak spice fizzes away underneath.
Softening slightly after a time, there’s lingering note of pineapple and a little clam juice.
An ever-evolving whisky with tonnes of character – enjoy it neat or with a little water and just wait for it to do it's work.
