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.