Auchentoshan 11 Year Old 2003 The Ultimate

The Ultimate is a label of the Dutch bottler Van Wees. I tried several of their releases already (including two Auchentoshan) and will do so now again. This Auchentoshan is 11 years old, was distilled in 2003 and bottled this year at drinking strength. It is fairly pale.

The nose is pretty light on vanilla and white peach, pears and the skin of coconuts. Touch floral as well, but far from disturbing. After a few moments, it becomes creamier and citrus fruit kicks in. Barely any spices. Soft and very accessible.

It is a lot creamier and spicier on the palate. White pepper, ginger and some liquorice precede the citrus. The white peach returns and becomes louder. Half sweet and half dry. Less delicate than the nose allowed you to anticipate.

The finish is sweet, spicy and medium long.

This is a bottle for on the terrace to enjoy with some friends over a good conversation. Beware though: dangerously quaffable. Around 42 EUR.

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