Auchroisk 2016 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1990 Vintage
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The third Auchroisk to appear in the Annual Diageo special releases after a 20 year old in 2010 and a 30 year old in 2012.
A 1990 vintage 25 year old aged in refill Ameican Hogsheads and European oak butts and bottled at 51.2% ABV.
Only 3954 bottles released of this lesser known Speyside malt that does not boast many official bottle releases.
Shares the "Singleton" brand name with the distilleries of Dufftown, Glen Ord and Glendullan and one of the newer distilleries to have opened in the 1970's.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Golden amber with a sunlit bronze glow and a warm honey hue
Nose
Light and aromatic, the nose unfolds with creamy tropical fruit, subtle hints of aniseed, frangelica, and a gentle fruit-salad sweetness.
Palate
White chocolate, spicy nougat, tropical fruit, ginger biscuits, toasted tea cakes and praline.
Finish
Long, refined finish of marzipan and waxy orange, with gentle anise, creamy milky tea, herbal honey and a cooling whisper of menthol.