Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 Scott’s Selection

In my book, this is now a golden oldie. I have had it in my collection for a while, but only the one bottle so I have not yet tried it. Thanks to social media I found someone offering up samples (in one of these so-called bottle share groups) and was able to secure a big sample, so that I can finally find out if this is any good. Boy, am I glad that I did! By now it has spent more time in the bottle than it ever did on the cask.

Hello! Oh, my, what a great nose! Classic old school Auchentoshan on bourbon cask. It would not surprise me if this was first fill. Makes me happy, this nose. It is rich and fruity on all kinds of citrus, pineapple, maraschino cherries, waffles with pear syrup and coconut. No FWP or any other off-notes, but only triple distilled deliciousness!

The ABV is abundant, but I do not feel the urge to add water. Creamy and sweet on apricot pie, oranges, pears and almonds with liquorice and a lovely earthy note from the oak. Grand with capital G.

The finish is long, sweet and spicy and simply outstanding.

Where have you been all my life? What a great Auchentoshan. My day is made. The hunt for an extra bottle is now open.

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