2007 House of MacDuff The Golden Cask Auchentoshan 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Vivacious when young though often variable, some of these 'less ripe' Auchentoshans come with a minerally, white pepper edge that's also grassy. Here the sweetness is teased out as green apples and green grapes before turning herbal-tea like with hints of bergamot. Otherwise, a remarkably easygoing Auchentoshan, graceful, building with a creamy, malty crescendo complexed by hints of granny smiths peels, lemon zest, cocoa and rolling tobacco. Round, crisp, well balanced and one of the tastiest Auchentoshans to date. 56% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 297 bottles. Bourbon cask matured.