Distillery: Auchroisk

Whisky Type: Single Malt

Region: Speyside

Strength: 51.20%

Age: 25 Year Old

Maturation: Refill American Oak hogsheads & refill European oak butts

Availability: 3,954 bottles released

Bottle Size: 700ml 

A relatively young distillery (est. 1971), Auchroisk has proven it can mix it with the “auld” boys. The fantastic 25-Year-Old, which appeared in Diageo’s 2016 Special Release series, is a prime example of this fact. It has a fresher, more fruity taste thanks to the sherry casks used in the maturation process, and has a zesty, floral finish. 

Flavour Profile: Nose

Commencing as a light and precise experience, this soon deepens to evoke damp wood, forest fruit, almond oil and gentle spices.

Flavour Profile: Palate

An abundance of creamy toffee alongside vanilla, nutmeg and distant pear drops begins the adventure, soon progressing to heavier spices and a drier nuttiness with a pleasing chewy texture.

Flavour Profile: Finish

The finish is sustained and succulent with ginger sponge cake, liquorice and pistachio covered dark chocolate.