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Auchentoshan American Oak
Single Malt — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed August 23, 2020 (edited December 9, 2020)Bought this because I was on a bourbon kick and wanted a scotch that scratched the same itch. It was fine. Just unremarkable. Strong bourbon influence on the nose with dark wood notes and mild spice. Bourbon influence carries through on the palate. Finish is slightly astringent likely due to the oakiness. Mild lingering smoke. All in all, pretty unremarkable. The flavor profile was simple, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing all the time. My main issue was the fact that the mouthfeel was rather watery. Higher proof might have done the trick here. I won’t be buying another bottle of this but might recommend it to a die hard bourbon fan looking to experiment with scotch.64.0 USD per Bottle -
Strong peat and brine with some grime on the nose, but also a spiced sweet fruit aroma. I’m reminded of the Main Street of a seaside fishing town in the winter. Taste starts ashy and smoky but quickly gives way to caramel, vanilla and dark fruit preserves. Surprisingly bright given how dark it starts off. Finish is sweet, dry and oaky. Lingering smoke and caramel but mainly wood. Maybe I’m desensitized to peat but I don’t get as strong of a wallop from this as I expected to. It’s definitely strongly peated but the balance is phenomenal and it doesn’t dominate at all. Honestly I love this stuff. I need to try more and more Islay malts but for now this one is my favorite.75.0 USD per Bottle
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