Chieftain's Choice Auchroisk Medoc

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 52 by Martine Nouet and Ian Wisniewski.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Heavy with wood influence. Wet cellar, damp wood. Earthy notes. Distant floral touch. Fading rose. Palate Wood speaks up on the palate as well. Dark chocolate, raisins, burst of spices. One by one, unmelted. Pretty harsh. Finish Dry, bitter. Woody. Comment A port finish? Rather brutal and overwhelming. Was the distillery character so bland?

Ian Wisniewski Nose Rich dried fruit, with underlying toffee, butterscotch and digestive biscuits, chocolate, then apricot jam appears. Palate Creamy créme caramel and butterscotch lead to orange marmalade, apricot jam, then a serving of chocolate mousse with subtle, dry oak. Finish Dried fruit, shortbread and spicy oak. Comment Evolves with poise and self assurance, retaining controlled sweetness.