Auchentoshan Three Wood

This is my third Lowlander I've ever tried. The first was this amazing (and outrageously expensive) Rosebank that teased me into thinking all Lowlanders are that amazing. The second was the polar opposite...a Mcelend. So---this auchentoshan may not be indicative of a Lowlander either. Taste more like a sherried Highlandr. Nose is like raisins dipped in water. Dark fruits and plums. Taste is tobacco, espresso and hazelnuts. Finish is long and.a bit bitter, like having a Turkish coffee. I'm not sure you can tell it's triple distilled. The Lowlander character is totally gone and taken over by the Sherry. It's not a bad whisky, but I think the distillery has done itself an injustice by masking what it's known for---triple distillation and a light floral, yet full, flavor.

Delicious chocolate taste, interesting the first time, then appreciation grows exponentially

Great scotch for novice drinkers