A look at Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Whiskey
You’re sitting in a bar discussing the beauties and wonders of whisky with your friend, and his reply is that they “all are too smokey”. After you educate him further that only certain whiskies are of that nature, your friend still doesn’t believe you and retorts “I’ll stick with gin, and rum”. “No, no, no you say” as you motion to the barkeep and point to a bottle of Auchentoshan 12 year old . “Just try this” you state as the barkeep pours you both a dram.
Begrudgingly your friend agrees to try Auchentoshan 12 year. As he brings the glass closer to his mouth, he’s hit with light aromas of caramel. Once he begins to take that first sip, he’s greeted with hints of honey so soft and warming that he actually lets his guard down and continues to drink. The spirit washes away all previous hate of whiskies. All of his concerns are drowned away by beautiful warming hints of honey that are followed up flavors of black licorice, soft cocoa, toffee, with layered flavors of allspice and dried figs.
As he ends that first taste, the Auchentoshan 12 says goodbye with a finish illuminated with spice, hints of sweet sherry, and vanilla cream.
Your friend’s final comment, “damn that’s some good stuff”.
With its soft, sweet and seductive notes, Auchentoshan 12 year old is a wonderful introductory whisky to someone looking to take that first step into the world of whiskies.
Final Score 9/10




























