Auchentoshan 12 year old is the eponymous distillery’s benchmark whisky. Triple distilled and aged in sherry and bourbon casks, this single malt is characterised by a generous bouquet and floral notes on the palate. Subtle and delicate, it offers a brilliant illustration of this Lowland single malt’s trademark style.See more
Auchentoshan 12 year old is the eponymous distillery’s benchmark whisky. Triple distilled and aged in sherry and bourbon casks, this single malt is characterised by a generous bouquet and floral notes on the palate. Subtle and delicate, it offers a brilliant illustration of this Lowland single malt’s trademark style.
Style: Floral and generous. Nose: Toffee and hazelnuts. Palate: Flowers, honeysuckle, iris and lavender. Finish: Malted barley and spices.
Tasting notes
Nose : rounded, complex. Initially the influence of the sherry is apparent with aromas of toffee and hazelnuts. A floral bouquet then forms, made up of honeysuckle, iris and lavender. Developing notes of barley during malting and sweet spices (cinnamon, cumin).
Palate : sweet and balanced. The attack on the palate is malty with notes of brioche. Ripe fruit (apples and pears) mingle in the mid-palate with subtle notes of menthol, wax and fresh walnuts. A strong return of heady floral notes (violets, lavender) and dark chocolate.
Overall : long, refined. Notes of mocha and cake present a generous, patisserie character. A delicate hint of saltiness adds a lively note. Very good balance between wood and fruit. Floral.
