Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Auchentoshan 12 Years Old

Score 72


Average Score 75

Highest Score 80

Lowest Score 68

# of Times Scored 10

This Single Malt is distilled by Auchentoshan in Lowlands.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla with a hint of ginger. Mild EtOH burn requires generous water addition. Somewhat disappointing.



  • Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Sweet, herbal, almonds, mild ginger,, stewed fruit and light sherry aromas on the nose. Fulsome mild spicy mouthfeel. Dry fruit, touch of white pepper, acidic notes on the palate. Simple. Mild spices on a medium short finish.

    73

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light fruit and honey, mild nuttiness and caramel on the nose. Gentle, sweet barley, rich ginger and mild sherry notes on the palate. Light fruit and spices on a medium short finish.

    80

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Sweet fresh fruit, red berries, touch of rhubarb then creamy butterscotch on the nose. Smooth mouthfeel, ginger notes and citrus on the palate. Medium short finish.

    78

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Cinnamon, apples fruit and vanilla followed by sweet grasses on the nose.. Dry, soft grassy caramel on the palate. Wee edgy medium finish.

    72

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Light sweet toasted almonds on the nose. Fresh with a wee tangy toffee notes then caramel coffee on the palate. Short finish.

    75

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    79

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Spicy at the outset followed by grassy notes and then vanilla on the nose. Soft start on the palate then a slight tang with ginger and orange zest. Medium finish.

    77

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    71

    Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

    Almond and marzipan on nose; buttery, floral and sweet on palate; light with spices and dry grass on finish.

    68

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