The Toshan Man
Mark Dermul
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Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 1986 Clydebank Centenary
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Auchentoshan
12 Year Old
Clydebank Centenary
1886-1986 Official Bottling, 1986 Number of bottles: undisclosed ABV : 43% Color : Old Gold Tasted on 16/04/2015 |
Hazelnuts
This ceramic croc was released in 1986 to celebrate 100 years of
shipbuilding industry along the Clydebank. So it contains
Auchentoshan from the early ‘70s of last century.
The nose needs a bit of time to open up (which does not come as a
surprise when you consider the fact that it has been locked up for
almost 30 years). It turns nicely fruity on raisins and lemon. Loads
of vanilla and sweet malt. Caramel. A
surprising trace of smoke. I think this is all quite good.
It is oily on the palate and rather punchy. The same fruit as on the nose.
The spices are a bit louder now: ginger and white pepper. Midpalate
it turns a bit dry and bittersweet as if from grapefruit. A hint of
milk chocolate. Some nuts as well. Hazelnuts.
The finish is medium long, dry and sweet.