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Whisky Magazine Award Winner Auchentoshan 1966, 31 Years Old

Auchentoshan 1966, 31 Years Old

Brand Auchentoshan
Expression 1966, 31 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Age 31 Year Old
Vintage 1966
Abv 45.80%
Produced at Auchentoshan Distillery
Region Lowland
Launched 1823
Availability Selected duty free outlets and UK specialists
Guide Price £71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website http://www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Lemon, oil, cedar. Spicy.
Palate
Oil, lemon, orange. Fruity (apricot?), nutty, toffee. Cookie-like maltiness. Falls away somewhat in middle.
Finish
Soothing. Very long. Cedary dryness and grassy hints of peat in a very slightly woody finish .
Comment
A fine whisky, but does something as fresh and soft benefit from quite so much ageing?

Jim Murray

Nose
Half bourbon, half malt. A quite brilliant honey-rich oakiness in perfect harmony with kumquats, a sprig of mint and a touch of menthol. Stunning.
Palate
Enormous start with the oak taking command immediately. The very sturdy malt fights through to ensure a fabulous sweetness that counters the toasty dryness and biting spice.
Finish
Long; reverts to oaky vanilla when toffee dies. Unbelievably complex.
Comment
A rare treat for a Lowlander and the most complex on the market by a mile.

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