Auchentoshan 18 Year Old

I tried Auchentoshan NAS many years ago and ran a mile! It was really horrible, and I recall a nose of mouldy cheese. OK, it was cheap but I'd rather pay nothing and drink nothing. Maybe it's changed since but I did not like it at all.

The only one I've tried since then was the Three Wood which was much much better - but too sweet for my palate.

My first sampling of the 18yo then.......

A very light nose of malt and grassiness. Gradually becomes sweeter and a touch of apple there too. Ever so slightly spicy - it's all very subtle.

Palate - now this is much more impressive than any previous Auchentoshan I tried. I thought Brandy Snaps immediately upon tasting it. We've got a toffee dominance with hints of coffee and overall very gentle. I note Candy Floss, (is that Cotton Candy in the US?) so overall this is kind of funfair flavours. It has a really soft velvety mouthfeel.

The finish is short but sweet, (and tangy).

Considering I don't normally go for the lighter sweeter malt, I find this really delicious. Just goes to show how some distilleries don't do themselves justice with their cheaper mass-market releases. I might have to grab a full bottle some time.

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