Auchentoshan 21 Year Old 1991 Malts of Scotland

In the spring release from Malts of Scotland, this 21 Year Old Auchentoshan was released from a bourbon barrel laid to rest in May 1991 and bottled in March 2013. So it is only two months shy of being 22 years old. The cask yielded 165 bottles at cask strength.

The nose is very aromatic and fruity. It is even somewhat tropical. Melon, mirabells and mostly strawberry and whitecurrant. Fresh wood shavings. A lot of oak that translates into white pepper, coriander and ginger. In the background the floral element emerges, without becoming too much. Very entertaining nose.

It is wonderfully creamy on the palate and offers some more vanilla, caramel and a splash of honey next to the tropical fruits. The floral element from the nose becomes louder, but at no time does it become perfumy, which I had with that older bottling.

The finish is very fruity and spicy, but unfortunately rather short.

This is a very nice, tropical Auchenttoshan from Malts of Scotland. It will cost you around 100 EUR.

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