Auchentoshan Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1999 Vintage

Colour

Golden amber with warm honey-gold tones.

Nose

Sherry-kissed and richly fruity, this nose blends raisin and fig with orange zest, vanilla and almond. Cocoa and toffee deepen the sweetness, while cedar and a whisper of leather lend maturity. Cinnamon and clove provide a warming spice that lingers as bright citrus hints finish the aroma.

Palate

Rich, full-bodied and warming, this sherry-cask Auchentoshan unveils dark fruit and cocoa on the palate. Dried fig, raisin and orange zest mingle with toast, almond and a touch of coffee, while spice such as cinnamon and clove lingers alongside robust oak. A bold, lingering finish carried by the high ABV.

Finish

Long, velvety and warming, the finish carries sherry-dark fruit and orange zest, with cacao and toasted oak lingering. Spices—cinnamon and clove—emerge briefly before tapering to a refined, enduring warmth that fades to a dry almond finish.