Auchentoshan Classic Bourbon Oak Cask

Auchentoshan Classic Bourbon Oak Cask

Nose: Very light even compared to other light whiskies; you need to search for the aromas. If you do, the first impression is maple and wood. Once this clears (a couple minutes), it is fresh as bleach-- but hints of a pitted fruit jam, on slice of buttered bread. At first you can't tell whether the jam is apricot or peach... later it is more...

Score 59/100

Auchentoshan Classic Bourbon Oak Cask

I have a soft spot for Auchentoshan after falling in love with the 12 Year Old. I tried some of the other bottles as well, as my cabinet will show. But when trying the Classic today, I came away with mixed feelings. It's no instant classic, although it does not suffer from being a young whisky, but it's not a tremendously great dram either. It's...

Score 75/100

Auchentoshan Classic Bourbon Oak Cask

This is incredibly easy to drink, but lacking in complexity and interest. The nose has hints of grass and a bit of citrus. Upon first tasting it, I get a strong buttery flavor, almost like buttered toast. This gradually develops into a kind of caramel sweetness before slipping into a really strong grass flavor. The finish is really unremarkable....

Score 67/100

Auchentoshan Classic Bourbon Oak Cask

This was my first scotch out of the bottle. Despite that, it was a good learning experience. Nose is a little confusing: Vanilla undertones, with the alcohol over powering more of the floral tone. Taste: good bite up front, oakish and smooth following, but doesn't finish quite like I wanted it to.

Score 70/100