Auchroisk
10 Years Old
- 43
- 10 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Auchroisk Distillery was founded in 1974 by Justerini & Brooks (J&B), a subsidiary of International Distillers & Vintners (IDV), which later became part of Diageo. The distillery is located near Mulben in Banffshire, in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. Constructed to meet the rising demand for whisky, particularly for blending purposes, Auchroisk's primary role was to supply malt whisky for the J&B blend, one of the most popular...
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Auchroisk Distillery was founded in 1974 by Justerini & Brooks (J&B), a subsidiary of International Distillers & Vintners (IDV), which later became part of Diageo. The distillery is located near Mulben in Banffshire, in the heart of the Speyside whisky region.
Constructed to meet the rising demand for whisky, particularly for blending purposes, Auchroisk's primary role was to supply malt whisky for the J&B blend, one of the most popular blended Scotch whiskies globally. Designed with modern production techniques, the distillery reflected the advancements in distillation technology of the 1970s. They first bottled a single malt in 1986 as 'The Singleton of Auchroisk'.
This bottling is part of Diageo's Flora and Fauna series. An apéritif malt whisky, pleasant and light, which opens sweet, fresh and balanced then dries to a short finish. Doughy and buttery on the palate. This textured single malt whisky displays hints of lemon and pineapple with a slight aniseed and smokey finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Pale gold.
Body - Smooth, with a light to medium body.
Nose - A mild nose for its strength. Sweet and fresh. Ground almonds are immediately apparent, even dry marzipan. Acetone. Some dark chocolate behind (this develops towards milk chocolate). Becomes nuttier all the time. With water, opens up: fresh and estery. Acetone, cooked pears, solvent. A light oily-fatty note behind, possibly nut oil. Nuttiness still apparent. Also a very light char in the back. Becomes more cereal-like – soggy Shreddies – and more ‘boney.’ Not so clean.
Palate - Takes a fair amount of water. Light and fresh; pleasant mouthfeel. Sweetish start, some acidity.
Finish - Surprisingly dry, fairly short – all well balanced.
Constructed to meet the rising demand for whisky, particularly for blending purposes, Auchroisk's primary role was to supply malt whisky for the J&B blend, one of the most popular blended Scotch whiskies globally. Designed with modern production techniques, the distillery reflected the advancements in distillation technology of the 1970s. They first bottled a single malt in 1986 as 'The Singleton of Auchroisk'.
This bottling is part of Diageo's Flora and Fauna series. An apéritif malt whisky, pleasant and light, which opens sweet, fresh and balanced then dries to a short finish. Doughy and buttery on the palate. This textured single malt whisky displays hints of lemon and pineapple with a slight aniseed and smokey finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Pale gold.
Body - Smooth, with a light to medium body.
Nose - A mild nose for its strength. Sweet and fresh. Ground almonds are immediately apparent, even dry marzipan. Acetone. Some dark chocolate behind (this develops towards milk chocolate). Becomes nuttier all the time. With water, opens up: fresh and estery. Acetone, cooked pears, solvent. A light oily-fatty note behind, possibly nut oil. Nuttiness still apparent. Also a very light char in the back. Becomes more cereal-like – soggy Shreddies – and more ‘boney.’ Not so clean.
Palate - Takes a fair amount of water. Light and fresh; pleasant mouthfeel. Sweetish start, some acidity.
Finish - Surprisingly dry, fairly short – all well balanced.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig