I have learned, that i am not an Auchentoshan fan. If im blinded i would even think of it as any 12yo irish whisky. This one is smooth as any other Auchentoshan (because it is triple distilled). Not bad, but you can certainly get something else for your money. Bottled at 40%abv On the nose, i got grassy notes, plum and the purest malted barley. On the palate is oily, a little oak burn with almonds. Mostly malty. Aftertaste is short- medium with ginger spice. Overall this is your average whisky, 71 over 100.