Auchentoshan Virgin Oak

Auchentoshan 2009 Distillery Exclusive Oloroso Cask #4447

Even the Toshan Man sometimes misses out on a release. Despite having great people at my favorite distillery to help me out in getting a few bottles of every Distillery Exclusive release, this one never made it to the Toshan Temple. It was bottled while both my buddy at Auchentoshan and I were on a well-deserved summer holiday. Luckily a friend in...

Score 89/100

Auchentoshan Valinch 2011 Release

I saw this whisky as a bit of a random purchase really, I like the standard Auchentoshan malts and thought I should take a punt on the Valinch due to its name really! It’s a very light yellowy-brown colour in the glass, and sits at a rather hefty 57.5% in strength! That strength and power didn’t come through too much for me in the nose, as I got...

Score 87/100

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old 1984 Signatory Vintage

It’s not that easy to find a Signatory dumpy these days, let alone at an affordable price. But I was able to put my hands on this 20 years old Auchentoshan. 1984, however, is a year that is the equivalent of ‘perfume’ for my beloved Lowland distillery. Let us see if this pale Toshan suffered from that as well. I hope not. Lovely sweet and floral...

Score 87/100

Auchentoshan Battlehill 10yr

This was my first foray into the Lowland Region. I bought this bottle last year when I was exploring the different whisky regions, and it is still nearly full. I suppose that tells you how much I have enjoyed this dram! Nose: Vanilla, overwhelmed by a strong alcohol smell. VERY 'spirity'. Malty notes. Nose tingle. Sharp citrus. Harsh. Body: AUGH!...

Score 45/100