Nose: Lemon, almond, heather. Young. Freshly baked bread. Chlorinated, salty. With water some floral and grassy notes. Something soapy or chemical about it, artificial.Palate: Light, insubstantial body. Minty. Flat, rather bitter. More palatable with water, then sugar cookies and butter. Generally dull. When diluted, powdered sugar.
Finish: Buttercream. Herbs. Short, a little sweet. Candied pecans.
Additional Notes:
- Lacks character. Starts harsh, quickly loses its punch.
- When I first opened the bottle it seemed heavy, but quickly dissipated At the end of the bottle the whisky inside was entirely undefined.
- Just to make sure I wasn't going crazy, switched to a bottle of Glenmorangie. It was as flavorsome and complex as ever.
Whilst I agree with most of your comments as usually I enjoy the peaty Island malts, I must admit after tasting this for the first time I can imagine sipping on it on a warm summer's evening, slowly watching the sunset, letting the whisky gently eek out the last rays of the sun.
ReplyDeleteTruly a summer drink!
Thank you for your comment, quietman. I love peated whisky too, especially this time of year. Someday I will try a different expression of Auchentoshan, maybe this summer. Happy Holidays.
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