Mark Dermul
If you can help me expand my whisky palate, especially Auchentoshan, get in touch with me. Much obliged!
Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1989 Save Lars Whisky, Limited Fan Release Number of bottles: 100 ABV : 54,1% Color : Pale Gold Tasted on 02/12/2013 |
Bittersweet
For the second fan edition of the Save Lars Whisky, we wanted something
completely different from the first, which was a bit of a
smoke-driven Islay malt. We found what we were looking for at my own
favourite distillery: Auchentoshan, famed for its delicate and
somewhat feminine aperitif style whiskies. Nevertheless, this is a
beauty at cask strength.
The nose is light and delicate on vanilla, citrus and pears. Underneath
is a hint of pastry. Some coconut in the distance and something that
makes me think of peach. It even boasts a nice trace of smoke;
obviously from the wood. Adding a teaspoon of water sprinkles the
whole with icing sugar, but also brings out some pineapple and even
white chocolate. Very nice nose.
On the palate, it shows great strength with a round mouthfeel. Slightly
oily. White pepper, ginger and liquorice. The white fruit and citrus
reappear midpalate and develop beautifully. The citrus evolves
towards Sevilla oranges and even grapefruit, giving it a light and
beautiful bitterness. But the oak rears its head as well. Diluted,
the oak becomes a touch louder even.
The finish is medium long and warm, but above all beautifully
bittersweet.
What a beautiful Auchentoshan. Definitively worthy of being bottled under the Save Lars Whisky label!