This is the second release of the Auchentoshan Valinch. A cask-strength, no-age-statement, limited-release, Lowland whisky named after the device used to pull whisky from the cask.
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Crème brûlée, lemon meringue pie and a touch of that deliciously estery Auchentoshan new-make spirit on the nose, leading to creamy fresh fruits on the palate with cask-strength weight. The finish is lingering with hints of meringue and custard.
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This potent, promising whisky is well integrated after watering down to the correct level. However, despite its well integrated oaky nature it lacks any form of character. Sadly a rather uneventful Whisky to my taste. I'll be hapilly finishing the bottle however, and imagining where additional maturation and perhaps an interesting finish will bring this whisky.
Perhaps I was expecting too much. Nothing wrong and rather well integrated for a NAS, but very uneventful and even a bit bland when watered down to the right level. A shame really as the well integrated nature and high ABV of this whisky promises more.
Bought this on sale for $56 CAD after watching a review on YouTube by ralfystuff. First of all, it may come off as non-sense: add 1 part of cold water for every 2 parts of Whisky. It is 57% cask strength. I am serious. I have had >50 bottles of single malt that are under $75 USD. Add 1 part of cold water for 2 parts of whisky if you doesn't want your tongue burnt off. Nose: rubbing alcohol (before water), lemon/orange peel (after water), cereal Palate: Lemon meringue pie, orange peel, cereal Finish: cereal, coconut flakes, whipping cream, maple, nuts, spices, black pepper. It is a very good whisky for $56 if you can get over the non-age title. Add 1 part of water for 2 parts of whisky and that add up to 1050 cl - that's a liter of whisky for $56 - even cheaper than JW Black Label 1.14L
Impeccable well distilled middle Malt, substance, mixed flavour and lasting pallet leave this offering from auchentoshan a favourite. Delighted by the simplicity of the flavour, it's a winner folks. Enjoy.
Needs drop of water and then beats few more expensive ones. I like this stuff. Can enjoy this another bottle.
