Auchentoshan The Bartenders Malt Edition 01 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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A collaboration between Auchentoshan and 12 bartenders from around the world. The Bartender's Blend includes whiskies that span five decades, and have been matured in a vast array of unusual and experimantal casks, including ex-Laphroaig, rum casks, red wine barriques, and German oak. Bottled at higher strength (47%ABV) than the core range of Auchentoshan, this experimental release is intended to be the first in a series of annual releases.
A Lowland malt disguised as something more like an Island malt, a very interesting mix of cask finishes that does work well together, something very different from The Auchentoshan distillery.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale straw gold with a sunlit, honey-tinged glow and a whisper of amber at the rim.
Nose
Dried cherry and raspberry jam mingle with aromatic tobacco, nougat, toffee, fruit-and-nut chocolate, rum-soaked brioche, earthy ginger, and a delicate veil of rose water and floral notes.
Palate
On the palate, a deep dark honeycomb sweetness unfolds, with ginger heat and cherry tobacco, framed by rum-soaked notes and aromatic spices. Earthy, leathery depth supports spicy vanillin oak tannins, while peppery rye bread adds bite. A late whisper of smoke settles with roasted red pepper sweetness.
Finish
Dark treacle and ginger crystallize on the finish, giving way to earthy smoke and toasted spices, with hints of aniseed and coffee grind. Chocolate honeycomb lingers, finished by late pink peppercorn notes.