Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 Whisky Sponge Ed. 84 Single Refill Cask (2023) 70cl

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 Whisky Sponge Ed. 84 Single Refill Cask (2023) 70cl

1 of only 179 bottles

Behold: Whisky Sponge Edition No.84, a single 2nd fill barrel of Auchentoshan 1991 bottled at natural cask strength and 31 years of age.

Auchentoshan is, of course, usually rather boring and flimsy. However, this cask displayed an abnormal abundance of ripe fruits, honey, dried flowers and even soft waxy notes. In other words, loads of lovely, slightly old school, mature malt whisky character. Probably the best Auchentoshan we’ve ever tried, largely by virtue of being not too much like Auchentoshan.

If you are a fan of Auchentoshan, please be aware, this whisky may have too much flavour and charisma for you.

If you are a fan of flavoursome, mature and fruity malt whiskies, please sip this carefully while sitting in an oversize safety armchair and wearing a cycle helmet and a life jacket.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: immediately vibrant and fruity, with elements that recall slightly old school, oily old Irish whiskey. Then big notes of honey, green fruit jams and olive oil, even a little soft waxiness which adds richness.

Palate: beautiful arrival, full of ripe yellow and green fruits, with hints of dry waxes, flowers, pollens, tropical fruit teas and grassy olive oil. Rich, fruity, textural and yet still with great balance and freshness.

Finish: long, fruity, more on dried flowers with pollens, crystallised honeys and waxes.

53.6% ABV

70cl