Auchentoshan 2000 SMWS 5.70 In the absence of convention
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Auchentoshan |
| Bottler | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 2000 |
| Bottled Year | - |
| Age | 18년 |
| Cask Type | 1st Fill Ex-Oloroso Hogshead Finish |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 56.3% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Lowlands |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
잔에 어린 호박빛이 붉은 윤기를 머금는다. 2000년에 증류해 퍼스트필 올로로소 호그스헤드에서 마무리한 오큰토션은 로우랜드의 세 번 증류한 깔끔함 위에 셰리의 단맛을 입혀 잘 익은 자두와 건포도, 호두의 향을 또렷하게 건넨다. 56.3도의 도수가 입안에서는 마른 과일과 토피, 가벼운 향신료로 묵직하게 입을 채운다. 삼중 증류의 매끄러움과 셰리의 단맛이 어우러진 여운이 깊게 머물며 길게 이어진다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
white wine
air Nose
this one starts more vegetal, on grass, marzipan and fresh walnuts. Gets then fruitier, with lots of redcurrant syrup, grenadine and blackcurrants but it’s still very simple and basic. A slightly disturbing soapiness in the background but the whole gets nicer after a good ten minutes, with lots of green and herbal teas as well as quite some thyme and rosemary. Not too bad, in fact
restaurant Palate
sweet and rather expressive, starting on a mix of vanilla crème, fresh almonds, nougat and caramel. Rather nice bitterness, getting also slightly resinous… Then it’s back to the fruits such as fresh pineapples, pears and bitter oranges. Medium long finish, slightly leafy and bitterish, alas. This Auchentoshan isn’t a winner but it’s certainly not unpleasant. 75 points . Auchentoshan 18 yo (55.8%, OB, 2006) Matured in oloroso sherry casks