Chieftain's Choice Auchroisk 11 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Slightly smoky fruitiness (cherries?). Palate Lightly syrupy. Very fruity and winey. A firm embrace of big flavours. Quite sweet. Finish Fruity, perfumy, almost jammy. Lingering. Comment The port threatens to dominate the malt. I can’t recall tasting such a powerful wood finish. Could seduce people who believe they don’t like whisky. For that purpose, I would use this rather than a lighter, blander, malt.

Dave Broom Nose Nutty malt with a red jelly centre. Cakey and mellow. Palate Very sweet and rounded. Redcurrants and peaches with nuts sprinkled on top. Finish Malty. Soft. Comment Has retained the distillery character but given it a sweeter lift.