Auchentoshan 12 Year

Total Score : 2.88 [Eng] [Nose] - Floral scent. - Fruity sweetness with prune plum as the main scent. - Dry - No alcohal smells. [Palete] - Slightly salty. - Weak bitterness. - Woody and oak scent of bourbon. - Weak spiciness. - Light [Finish] - Woody scent. - Weak and brief lingering feeling. [Kor] [Nose] - 플로랄 - 프룬 자두를 메인으로 한 프루티한 달달함 - 드라이함 - 알콜향은 없음. [Palete] - 약간의 간 - 쓴맛 - 버번의 우디함과 오크향 - 약한 스파이시 - 가벼움 [Finish] - 우디한 향 - 잔향은 약하고 짧음.

Finally time to start cracking into some unopened bottles in the collection before my wife starts counting them. Single malt showdown: Auchentoshan 12, Cragganmore 12 and Nikka Miyagikyo. All tasted in glen cairn glass and rested for about 30 minutes. Let's Auch with the doc: Nose: Fruity, cherries, raisins and a hint of smoke. When I first poured the nose was muddled but it's flipped completely to something very inviting. Palate: Slightly oily, sweet and exactly what the nose was telling it would be. Stone fruits, a bit of sherry and a wisp of smoke to remind you that this is Scotch and not Irish. Finish: Medium length and warm. Things really develop at this point from apple/pear to musty grapes. Dries up at the end. I have to say, I kind of thought I would hate this when i first cracked the bottle, but letting it breathe a bit changed everything. Guess I'll have to go to the Lowlands now too if I ever make it to the land of Robert the Bruce. Final results of the showdown: 1st place: Miyagikyo 2nd place: Auchentoshan 12 3rd place: Cragganmore 12

12 лет бочка бурбон / херес Фрукты желтые , карамель

Uninspiring, sanitized and anemic - many whisky drinkers have given up on Auchentoshan, which is a shame. The nose of this triple distilled Lowlander is light, floral and almost Irish in style, featuring mild citrus fruits, porridge and hazelnuts. After the gentle and slightly thin arrival, the palate evolves with some sherry notes, lemongrass and soft tannins. It has no edges but everything is dialed down and lacks flavor. Cereals, mint and fading caramel mark the clean, fresh and semidry finish. I don't want to be too harsh, but there is a lot of wasted potential. RATING: 3.0/5.0 stars ≙ 79 pts → AVERAGE