Auchentoshan Three Wood

Stronger alcohol taste. Good overall. Smoky aftertaste.

Sweet and full nose with a bit of rum funk ( in a good way). Soft arrival that builds in warmth and sweetness. Nice bit of spiciness. Long finish with waves of baking spices and ripe fruit. Oily mouth feel. At 43%, add only a drop or two of water. Not overly complex, but yummy still.

Complex flavor profile but gentle and drinkable. Not smoky or peaty, but thankfully not too sweet either.

The nose has a lot going for it but it's mostly the wood, it's hard finding any notes from the lowland malt. There's berries, vanilla, dry wood, and syrup. The palate while soft and smooth shows more fruit and some syrup. There's a good dose of vanilla and a thin texture that you associate with lowland whisky. The finish is more of the same and surprisingly short. This gives some complexity while it still fulfills the role of the slug back and pour again whisky. It walks an interesting line to be sure but I find myself missing some malt notes.