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Auchentoshan 18 Years

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One of the first whiskies I ever wrote about when I started my blog was Auchentoshan (pronounced “ock-un-tosh-un”), so it’s a brand I’ve enjoyed over the years. Recently, I had the chance to taste their 18 Years, but before I get into my thoughts, here’s a little background on the distillery.

Auchentoshan is located near Glasgow in the Lowlands of Scotland and was officially licensed in 1823 by corn merchant John Bulloch. The name Auchentoshan means “corner of the field” in Gaelic. The distillery is also known for triple distilling 100% of its whisky, which sets it apart in the world of Scotch.

This 18 Year expression is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon American oak and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.

Nose: caramel, nuttiness, and light sweetness

Palate: vanilla, zesty, spices, lightly sweet, and toasted almond

Finish: warming notes with caramel

ABV: 43% | Cost: $150-$180

For me, this is a classic vanilla-forward whisky with some spice and light sweetness, but what I appreciated most were the toasted almond notes that carried throughout. It’s creamy, smooth, and very easy to drink.

Is this whisky good? Yes, I like it. Will it knock your socks off? No, it will not. My biggest issue is that, for me, the taste doesn’t quite match the price. I enjoyed it, but at $150–$180, I wouldn’t personally buy a bottle. Auchentoshan has other expressions that I think are just as enjoyable and simply more affordable.

Overall, it’s a good whisky, but not one I’d consider a need. Chances are that you already have something on your shelf with a similar flavor profile that cost you a lot less.

Cheers!

Note: The contents on my blog are solely my opinion. To me every palate is different! Although I may or may not like a product, I always recommend people to try it and make up their own minds.

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