Auchroisk 10 year | Whisky Lady

I had a plan. It was a good plan. A deliberately selected quartet of Gordon & MacPhail Discovery series was bought for a future session. And then plans changed.

With the move from Germany back to India, I needed to radically reduce my carefully constructed whisky collection. It was a tough choice which to let go…. I knew this Auchriosk was great value for money, so more likely to find a friendly buyer… With a sigh, it joined the list of closed bottles available for new homes.

I was exceedingly fortunate that the new owner is a friend who generously opened it for us! I had a feeling this would be a classic quality dram. The reality? Read on!

Auchroisk 10 year Bourbon Cask 43% (Gordon & MacPhail Discovery) GBP 57

Colour – Pale straw
Nose – Happy times! Honey, vanilla, crisp Granny Smith green apples, faintly floral… As it opened up, it became creamier, even more floral – delightful!
Palate – Gentle, refined, balanced, malty with sweet mashed bananas, a hint of black pepper, and oak to give substance
Finish – Long, lovely, and elegant….
Water – Even fruitier and floral – like frollicking in a meadow!

This was a classic summer dram. A perfect example of quality ex-bourbon cask maturation. Whilst not complex, it had a lovely fruity floral quality, joined by creamy vanilla pudding. We absolutely loved it! And settled in to simply enjoy. It was just perfect for our Nürnberg August evening.

Here is what the folks over at Gordon & Macphail have to say;

Colour: Lightest Yellow
Aroma: Vanilla is followed by apple and poached pear, toasted almonds give way to pineapple and hints of lemon blossom.
Taste: Sweet and creamy honey combines with ripe banana and zesty orange. Apricot comes to the fore, balanced by cracked black pepper.
Finish: Medium-bodied finish with lingering tropical fruit and oak.

What a treat! I’m so lucky that I didn’t miss sampling this Auchriosk!

If you are curious about other Auchroisk tasting experiences… read on:

As for the quartet from Gordon & Macphail Discovery series? I had originally planned the following:

Miltonduff 10 year Sherry Cask 43% (Gordon & MacPhail Discovery) for Eur 57 + tax
Aultmore 10 year Bourbon Cask 43% (Gordon & MacPhail Discovery) for Eur 49 + tax
Tomatin 2011/2023 Bourbon Cask 43% (Gordon & MacPhail Discovery) for Eur 55 + tax –> Check out the 2009 Tomatin edition

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