The Toshan Man
Mark Dermul
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Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1979 DL Old Malt Cask
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Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1979 Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask Refill bourbon cask #DL505 Number of bottles : 188 ABV : 50% Color : Full gold Tasted on 25/01/2013 |
Auchentropical
Douglas Laing has already bottled a few Auchentoshan and today we are
trying a distillate from 1979, that was bottled in 2004. It is one
of their oldest (they also have a 25 Year Old from 1978 and I will
try their 33 Year Old from 1967 later this week). This 25 Year Old
Auchentoshan was a gift from Danny. Thanks, D!
The nose can be described in a single word: tropical! Silky soft with all
kinds of exotic fruits, banana first and foremost. Papaya, mango,
peach, but also quince. Evolves towards white fruit. Pear and the
skins of green apples. Hints of grapes, sweetener and soft spices.
This is very, very good!
The attack is fiery, revealing the delicate character with citrus and
vanilla before the tropical fruits get in full gear. Mouthcoating,
creamy and luscious. Whiff of woodspice.
The finish is medium long on fading spices and a wonderful sweetness that
ends in a mildly bitter note. Wow!
This refill bourbon cask was clearly of the highest quality. The spirit from 1979 most likely as well. Got to get me a bottle of this. Top whisky