Auchentoshan 13 Year Old 1997 Old Malt Cask Douglas Laing

Auchentoshan 1966 31 Year Old Cask 801

In April 2011 I already enjoyed a 31 Year Old Auchentoshan from the Distillery Archive. It was bourbon hogshead 803. Thanks to a collector in Germany, I was able to get my hands on a sample from a sister cask, bourbon hogshead 801. The ABV is a bit lower at 47,5% (against 49,5% of cask 803). This one was distilled on 14th March 1966 (almost 4...

Score 87/100

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

It took a second visit of this and three small glasses in to appreciate this offering. The best taste came after leaving out the water, so taken neat, and leaving the glass to stand for 10 minutes or so before drinking. Light syrup and slightly spiced on the nose with a smooth and lightly peppered taste and warm finish in the throat. A perfect...

Score 60/100

Auchentoshan 1999 Cask Sample Creative Whisky Company

David Stirk’s Creative Whisky Company has three ranges. In their portfolio, there is currently only one Auchentoshan, an 11 Year Old from 1999, bottled in their Exclusive Range. The cask sample that I got from David (thanks for bringing it back to me, Jeroen!) is something of a mystery. I have absolutely no clue if it will be bottled or not. I...

Score 81/100

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing has already bottled a few Auchentoshan and today we are trying a distillate from 1979, that was bottled in 2004. It is one of their oldest (they also have a 25 Year Old from 1978 and I will try their 33 Year Old from 1967 later this week). This 25 Year Old Auchentoshan was a gift from Danny. Thanks, D! The nose can be described in a...

Score 91/100