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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Perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, strong enough to tolerate a micro ice cube which truly opens it up...lovely flavor of almond, citrus and caramel
I enjoy the nose it is sweet but there are still many flavors I enjoy. Tough full strength for me so I add a little water.
Nasty bitter taste blocks all depth
You can immediately tell on the nose that this is a young whisky, somewhat nervous. Less round than the previous release, I think. But still very sweet on vanilla and citrus. Porrigde, roasted barley and eucalyuptus. Fresh wood shavings. Leaving it to breath does wonders. Becomes fruitier. I get some sultanas. Light peppery touch. It is creamy and powerful. Good body. Picquant. Immediately fruity notes from oranges, peel included, and raisins appear. Clearly young, but that does not spoil the fun in this case. The finish is pleasantly long, honeysweet and dies on coconut.
