Auchentoshan 16 Year Old 1991 Milroy's of Soho

No less than 2.880 bottles were filled from this sherry cask. Milroy’s of Soho limited itself to bottling miniature. For those who are not familiar with Milroy’s: it is one of London’s well-known whisky shops, to be found in Greek Street in… Soho. Right. This miniature could only be purchased at their shop (which my buddy Jan did for me, thanks!). The Toshan was distilled on 20th February 1990 and bottled on 13th November 2007 at a drinking strength of 46%.

The nose is grainy, fruity and rather light. I get grain, flowers, grass and citrus, but also some bergamot oil, dried pineapple, white chocolate and some green garden herbs. A fresh spring nose as is often the case with Auchentoshan.

It has more body than expected. And it is quite tasty too. The light nose did not announce that this Toshan would be so round and creamy. The first sip offers loads of spices and a mix of lime and grapefruit. Then some caramel and barley sugars kick in. The hint of pineapple and chocolate from the nose do not return. I do get some oak and a spicy prickle.

The short to medium long finish again offers some grain and citrus.

Nice surprise on the palate! At cask strength, this might have been a big one. Now it limits itself to being a wonderful aperitif. Fine by me.

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