Current Product: AUCHENTOSHAN 21 Year Old Official Duty-Free 43% ABV

A well-balanced and highly accomplished whisky that effectively suppresses any potentially off-putting elements. AUCHENTOSHAN 21 Year Old Own Bottling 43% ABV The aroma features plums, dried fruits, chocolate, caramel sauce, and a cereal-like quality. On the palate, it offers sweet plum jam, orange-coated chocolate, a soft yet pronounced sweetness, and a grainy texture with subtle cereal notes. The paper-like dryness often associated with AUCHENTOSHAN is notably subdued here, resulting in a balanced flavor profile with a faint tannic finish. [Good/Very Good] This is a limited release for duty-free markets, representing the currently circulating official 21-year-old AUCHENTOSHAN. Recently purchased from a duty-free store. While it appears to be vatting, the sherry cask influence is prominent, with a distinctive sweet aroma of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel sauce. Although AUCHENTOSHAN often exhibits a certain 'malty' character alongside a paper-like dryness, this bottling presents cereal and grain notes without the overt paperiness, making it enjoyable even for those who typically find the style challenging. It also demonstrates a refined maturity and balanced aroma, offering a reassuring sensory experience.