Auchentoshan 12 Year

very smooth, light front with a fruity back

Slight smoke.

Smells of honey, flowers and grass clippings. Tastes peppery, spicy and sweet. Finishes a bit smoky. Good dram!

on the light side, with no srong aftertaste.

Nose : a distinctive scent of fruit, with a touch of vanilla Taste : the fruit is still present, but the vanilla is replaced by caramel. Finish : Finish is fruity, but short and shy. Interesting considering the price tag.

Whisk(e)y: Auchentoshan 12 Nose: Strong mandarin / marmalade nose. A slight buttery sense. Palate: The triple distilled makes this whisky very smooth. The nose matches the palate with the mandarin/ marmalade taste. A bit oily and moves thoroughly in the mouth. Overall: I had high expectations with Auchentoshan 12 as I was going to base this entry level dram in their line-up as a precursor for their Triplewood. This dram is okay for the Christmas holiday season when having different assortments of food, however, I would not recommend to buy a shot of this and pass altogether. This is one of the whiskey’s I wish I had not purchased.

Nose - Sherry, Grapes, Oak Palate - Cereal, Vanilla and Cherries Finish - Short lasting kitchen spices