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AUCHENTOSHAN 1988 Bordeaux Wine Finish
Single Malt, Scotland / The Lowlands, 70cl, Ref: 15376
- Description
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Product details
- Type / Subtype : Whisky / Single Malt
- Brand / Distillery : Auchentoshan
- Country / Region : Scotland / The Lowlands
- Merchant : Official Bottler
- Strength :
- Volume : 70cl
- Vintage : 1988 Vintage
- Peated : Unpeated
- Gift box : Case
- SKU : 15376
Tasting note
- Appearance : abricot à reflets verdâtres.
- Nose : ample, ferme. Des notes de marron, de pêche abricotée et de chêne précèdent des fruits noirs (myrtille, mûre), des fleurs capiteuses (iris) et des épices (poivre, gingembre). Pâtissier (orge maltée, pâte sablée), il devient de plus en plus gourmand (cake aux fruits confits, frangipane) et minéral (ardoise, mine de crayon).
- Palate : volontaire, puissante. Derrière les épices, son toucher duveteux rappelle celui de la pêche abricotée. L’influence bordelaise est sensible. Des raisins noirs et des fleurs blanches et c’est le fin terroir de Saint-Julien qui se profile devant nous avec ses cabernets et ses merlots et la proximité indispensable de l’estuaire de la Gironde. L’orge maltée reste présente avec quiétude.
- Overall : longue, déliée. On a quitté les rives de la Garonne pour revenir dans la région de Glasgow. Le foin coupé, la praline, le lait d’amande et la noix sèche nous ramènent immanquablement à l’orge maltée. L’atmosphère s’est faite plus humide et l’ardoise a été mouillée par la pluie.
- The brand
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The brand
Auchentoshan produces the most symbolic of the Lowland single malts. The triple distillation (rare in Scotland) and the distillate’s very high alcohol content enable the production of a fine, subtle, soft and elegant single malt that is often marked by herbal and citrus notes. As well as their standard aged products, Auchentoshan also produces a large number of limited editions, aged in wine or bourbon casks, in vintage and cask strength versions. Valinch, a no-age bottling, bottled without reduction, is highly-reputed amongst a large number of connoisseurs.
The distillery
A model of British industry, Auchentoshan distillery has obtained the Queen’s Award several times. Since 1993, the malt has been traceable to its field and sowing date. Its success has now travelled far beyond Scotland, and has enabled the upholding of a tradition particular to this region. Auchentoshan is the only Scotch single malt to be distilled three times, a practice that dates back to the 19th century. Another remarkable fact is that the middle cut is collected at 82.5%, which is 6% higher than most other Scottish distilleries. Founded in 1817 in Dalmir, the distillery is accessible by train from Glasgow, and receives numerous visitors every year.
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