Auchentoshan Three Wood

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 53 by Arthur Motley and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Armagnac and cognac, prunes, and treacle cake. Palate Complex and long-lasting, with raisins, cherries and chocolate. European oak to the fore. Finish A sophisticated complex of flavour, with maple syrup, dark fruits and apples. Comment Lowlands just as aperitifs? Pah! A well constructed malt with varied wood flavour, although the prevalence of sherry flavours makes it atypical of the region.

Dave Broom Nose Deep and rich. Stewed fruit, raisins, molasses, roasted red pepper, violet. In time, there’s resinous notes, tamarind concentrate, walnuts then cocoa. Malt way underneath. Palate Sweet and sour. Pomegranate/grenadine, dried orange peel thick berry juice. Lightly tannic, treacle, black fruits. Splits with water (don’t dilute). Finish Tingling and thick. Comment As warm and welcoming as a real Glasgow kiss.