Auchentoshan 22 Year Old 1990 Tatooine Artisan

Derek Mather is the chef of the famous whisky restaurant Artisan in Wishaw, about a half hour outside of Glasgow. He is also a big Star Wars fan and quite likeable. He has got quite a few one-off bottles with custom Star Wars labels and when I saw his bottle of Auchentoshan with a Tatooine design, I just could not resist. I not only got to try it, but Derek even offered me a bottle as a gift when I lunched at his restaurant with my friends Niek, Ilse, Jeremy Stephens from Auchentoshan Distillery and my better half Sofie.

Peach and pineapple with a spicy edge, the obligatory citrus and a hint of baking butter. That is, in a nutshell, the nose of this powerful Auchentoshan. Sweet malt with a good dollop of vanilla make it a nice aperitif whisky.

On the palate, the ABV rears its head with citrus zest and pears, but also some dried grasses and tonic. This is a creamy lady that stands out from other classic Toshan.

The medium long, sweet finish dies on a note of white pepper.

Great Lowlander with an extra point for the setting in which it was tasted – not to mention the wonderful label!

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