Auchentoshan 1976 40 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 67 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Similar to the 30 Years Old, this time with extra coconut and fragrance (green fig, lemon, marshmallow) then there’s cooked pear. Becomes waxy with some pollen. Palate An ash-like quality then a subtle, fragrant, palate. Aromatic woods, pot pourri. Light and creamy with a lovely texture that lifts into. After Eight mint. Finish Dries to cereal again. Comment Old but still fresh. All very discreet. At its best neat.

Martine Nouet Nose Floral, perfumy. Cedary with a pleasant earthy note (pine needles). The floral note is swept by fruit (apple juice). Palate Smooth and velvety. Very fresh and inviting. Liquorice losanges. Hint of toffee. Finish Biscuity, lingers on liquorice, with a hint of oak. Comment An appetising dram, more complex than it seems. Still alert though quite matured (quite a comforting thought !)