The Toshan Man
Mark Dermul
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Auchentoshan Select (bottled 1994)
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Auchentoshan Select bottled 1994 (bottle for the Italian market, lacking the word Select on the label) ABV : 40% Color : gold Tasted on 02/09/2013 |
Terrace Dram
The old Select from the early 90s of last century
come in two different packaging. One with the word Select on it and
one without. The bottle without was destined for the Italian market,
but the whisky inside is the exact same Auchentoshan Select.
The nose is pretty fresh, despite the fact that
it has been sitting in the bottle for almost twenty years. No OBE on
this young Auchentoshan nose. Loads of sweet malt, hints of green
apples and lime. Very light, very fresh. Typical for summer.
It is a bit oily on the palate, but silky soft.
Totally devoid of any bite. Sweet malt again, toffee, lime and a
hint of banana. Aniseed?
The finish is very short indeed.
A light weight, no two ways about it, but it does not pretend tob e more. This is the ideal dram to enjoy on a sunny terrace, even with a cube of ice in it. I know, I know.