Auchentoshan 25 Years 1988

Auchentoshan 1988 25 Years – Wine Cask Finish, a 25 year old, triple distilled single malt from the Auchentoshan distillery in the Lowlands that has been finished in first-fill Bordeaux wine barriques. It was first matured in American ex-bourbon barrels for 8 years, before being moved over to the wine casks for a further 17 years – a very lengthy finishing period!

Fresh blackcurrants and thick summer fruit coulis, muscovado, cheesecake, a fresh leafy note that’s hiding behind vanilla at full strength. Hints of rocket with a little balsamic before plums, nectarines, mint, sweet liquorice and jam making emerge, especially with a little water. On the palate, black fruits and baking spices abound, fantastic wine influence at full strength. Sweeter than the palate, long, pleasantly tannic, still fruity, especially black cherry and vanilla finish.