Auchroisk 14 Years 2006 (56,3%) North Star

14 year old single cask from the Auchroisk Distillery, independently bottled by the fine folks at North Star Spirits. Distilled in 2006, this spent its time in a refill hogshead, before finishing in an ex-Oloroso cask, and was bottled in 2021. A great example of the sweet and herbal style of whisky produced at Auchroisk. There was an outturn of 264 bottles from this cask.

Nose: Gently floral, with wafts of treacle toffee and mixed nuts.

Palate: Pleasantly sweet and soft with floral citrusy notes, progressing to a herbaceous, grassy profile.

Finish: Mouth coating, gently sweet cereal, lemon peels and hints of licorice.