Thursday 23 January 2020

Auchentoshan Classic Review

Hi everyone,

I have only reviewed four Auchentoshan’s in the past. The triple distilled, impossible to pronounce first time distillery is likely the most well known of the few lowland distilleries.
Once again, I am trying to complete my 101 Whiskies to Try before You Die and this Classic was one of the more difficult ones to find as Auchentoshan discontinued this is favour of the ‘American Oak.’
This makes 85/101, so I’m well on my way!
 
Auchentoshan Classic 40%
Colour: Light Gold (Though probably coloured)
Body: Light
Nose: Ah, an interesting mix of yeasty rising bread and rubbery garbage... Rotting banana, some green apple, lemon that's been left out too long, cardboard.
Taste: Soft arrival, fresh fruit with green apple and a little lemon, then the Jura-esque yeast comes in and ruins everything, rubbery, feinty and gross.
Finish: Short/Medium length. Cardboard.
From Bourbon barrels apparently. I don't seem to like Auchentoshan very much. One of the worst whiskies I have ever had the pleasure to taste.
44/100

Thanks for reading!

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Whisky Network Review #1002

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Worst Score: 12
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50-59 Bad
60-64 Just About OK
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70-74 Good
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85-89 Superb
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