Auchentoshan 2003 SMWS 5.82 Breakfast in the sun
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Auchentoshan |
| Bottler | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Bottled Year | - |
| Age | 18년 |
| Cask Type | 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 55.7% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Lowlands |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
잔을 가볍게 흔들면 세 번 증류한 오큰토션의 맑은 금빛이 잔 벽을 타고 가볍게 흘러내린다. 코끝에 가져가면 퍼스트필 버번 배럴이 남긴 바닐라와 코코넛, 잘 익은 배 향이 산뜻하게 솟아오른다. 55.7도의 한 모금을 입에 굴리면 18년 숙성이 다듬은 꿀과 시트러스, 옅은 비스킷 단맛이 또렷하게 혀를 감싼다. 천천히 삼키면 부드러운 과일 풍미와 크림 같은 바닐라가 입천장에 길게 머문다.
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