Auchentoshan 12 Year old

Lowland Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes by Tomba on 31st Dec 2012
an aromatic symphony for the nose 84/100

Tasting notes by Max on 28th Jun 2012
Decent whisky lacking character 79/100

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Auchentoshan 12 Year old whisky reviews (16)

Average rating 7.9/10

  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - an aromatic symphony for the nose

    By Tomba on 31st Dec 20122012-12-31T15:49:00

    84

    eye: nice viscosity, standard bee-honey color. nose: a lot of dried figs, hints of apple cider and fresh green apple, smashed - not entirely mature - greenish banana, light vanilla, discreet caramel and… read more

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  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - Decent whisky lacking character

    By Max on 28th Jun 20122012-06-28T22:18:00

    79

    Triple distilled, quite soft, yes. But there is just nothing especial going on

    Comments (1)

  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - I Blame Systemdown And Markjedi!

    By SquidgyAsh on 16th May 20122012-05-16T01:15:00

    72

    So I'd heard about Auchentoshan for months now, especially reading Markjedi's reviews and facebook posts. It interested me, but I never got around to buying a bottle because something else always had my… read more

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  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - No stunner, but fragrant and pleasant

    By vanPelt on 12th May 20122012-05-12T18:16:00

    80

    Color: Deep gold Nose: Beyond the basis of soft caramel, elements of orange creamsicle: white chocolate, smooth coconut and fresh orange. Faint oaky spiciness. Palate: Spicey oak at first with some … read more

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  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - Creme brulee

    By Pierre_W on 16th Apr 20122012-04-16T02:34:00

    84

    This was my very first Auchentoshan, and having heard a lot of good things about the 12yo I was naturally quite curious to taste it myself. Considering the overall experience I liked the nose best. My… read more

    Comments (2)

  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - smooth

    By elrico on 9th Apr 20122012-04-09T21:42:00

    80

    A nice and smooth taste

    Comments (4)

  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - 12 year tasting

    By Rosal on 27th Mar 20122012-03-27T00:37:00

    86

    Nose: Grassy and citrus fruit. There is a bit of ginger to it. Taste: Sweet citrus taste of orange, lime, and maybe a bit of honey. Finish: Light and smooth at the beginning they has a spicy dryness… read more

    Comments (0)

  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - Good, but not exciting. mediocre

    By galg on 17th Nov 20112011-11-17T08:20:00

    77

    Nose: caramelized apples, oak and lemon tart, rather fresh. Palate: Sweeter than the nose, with ginger candy, oak, raisins, tangerine and citron. Gentle on the palate with not a lot of body, but very … read more

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  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - Mmmmmmmmm... nice.... GOAL!

    By IainVH on 10th Oct 20112011-10-10T15:42:00

    88

    Sampled in a Glencairn, without water but with a satisfied smile on my face. The legs are thin and a bit weedy, like the kid at school who always got picked last for the playground footie match. Nose… read more

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  • Auchentoshan 12 Year old - Great nose but lacks something

    By Benjibenben on 3rd Sep 20112011-09-03T23:32:00

    77

    When poured the color is light caramel learning towards amber. The nose was hard at first to put a finger on but after a short while, cigar could be smelled, but not only cigar it was a feeling of being… read more

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