James MacArthur Auchentoshan 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 29 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumery. Light vanilla. A suggestion of tangerines. A hint of very dark chocolate. Palate Rich. Cream-filled pralines. Hazelnuts. Finish Gingery. Spicy. Comment I have not previously encountered such a full expression of Auchentoshan, but the style suits the whisky.

Dave Broom Nose Very citric: tangerine, lemon, alomst orange muscat, with light malt. Sadly, water drives the top notes away leaving mealy malt. Palate Sweet. Orange jelly. The sweetness stays alongside the malt. There's also a slight metallic edge. Finish Crisp. Comment Sweet and simple.