Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 100cl

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

This is a more grown up and slightly darker version of their Classic. The nose has more lemon, but the grass taste is toned down considerably. The color is also slightly darker and it costs about $12 more. Not quite rated into the "would buy again" group, but still very good and different.

Score 89/100

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

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 first impression was of creme brulee, with distinct elements of toffee and sugar. Wonderful! The palate displays the same, now almost tongue-coating...

Score 84/100

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

A friend owed me a bottle of scotch, so I chose this one. I was surprised! Price: Low Tier. Region: Lowlands. Nose: Exceptional. Sweet waves of caramel, sugar pies, cream - a tsunami passing through a bakery - batter your nose. Out of the bottle and into the glass, slight hints of apple cider and tobacco arise. Body: Quite soft. Much more viscous...

Score 75/100

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old

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: Toffee, fudge with orange elbowing its way between them. A very full flavoured aroma that I could sniff for ages. Taste: Toffee and fudge again,...

Score 88/100