PBMichiganWolverine
Auchentoshan Blood Oak
Single Malt — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed
July 19, 2019 (edited July 24, 2020)
After having to spectacular Auchentoshans ( the 21 yr single Sherry cask, and the 26 yr wine finished), I was really looking forward to this one, a really generous pour sent by @LeeEvolved. I think if I didn’t have those two in mind, I would’ve like this one more.
Either way—-it’s a damn good Auchentoshan, just not at the level of the other two. This has notes of tart berries, some shortbread, and plenty of cereal notes.
Way better than their standard offering, but if you can find their 26 yr wine matured or the relatively affordable 21 yr Sherry cask, go for those . Thanks @LeeEvolved for the pour!!
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This stuff is dirt cheap in my neck of the woods, now I'm going to have to pick up a bottle.
@LeeEvolved I think I was spoiled by that 26 wine one and the 21 sherry one. It’s solid, but the other two were too recent in memory.
I would’ve thought you’d have liked this one a little more- it’s got some very strong red wine notes in it. You can still pick up the Auchentoshan lineage, as well. It still obviously very young juice, but I was really surprised by it. Oh well, nice review. Cheers.