Whisky Forum - Auchentoshan 1999 Bordeaux cask

sorren · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:08 pm Post subject: Auchentoshan 1999 Bordeaux cask

Auchentoshan 1999 Bordeaux cask,
Matured for 11 years in French oak casks from chateau Lagrange,
Bottled at 58% and NCF .

Nose.. It's different.. Sweet, oaky, vanilla, a massive fruity kick, grape and a hint of apples,
shut your eyes and it takes you to an old French farm house, fresh baked bread on a rustic old oak table, a large glass of Whisky ( instead of wine ) the late evening sun just over the top of the hills, vines swaying in the evening breeze, just delightful..

Palate.. Wow, A fresh, smooth sweet fruit kick, full of grape, apples, vanilla, a soft oaky hint with a faint touch of spice,

Finish.. A fresh medium dry finish,

Just delightfully fresh and fruity, it just seems to work .. A lovely summertime dram...

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sorren · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject:

You really should try it, it's so different from the normal, I'm sure you would love it

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

Painting pictures with words there. Sounds devine.

Does it hold water well? I've tried a few cask strength Toshans and some I've felt wah out all too easy with water. Not sure if it's the lightness of the spirit.

sorren · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:01 pm Post subject:

To be honest I very rarely add water, I just prefer it as it comes, I have added a little water and it was fine, but I wouldn't over do the water, I always feel with Auchentoshan it's great as it comes because it's so light..

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

I'd be inclined to agree with you