Auchentoshan Classic Lowland, West
The Classic is soft, rich and creamy with a pale gold appearance. It has a rich vanilla and coconut smell with a hint of green apple and a tang of citrus zest. To taste it has a sweet vanilla cream, fresh green apple skin and a little mint. It has a wonderful fresh floral zesty finish. Auchentoshan, meaning `Corner of the field? in Gaelic, produces a delicate, smooth and light single Malt Whisky. The subtle aroma and flavour of its Spirit is achieved by the unique Triple Distillation process, whereby the spirit is not distilled twice, as elsewhere in Scotland, but instead, distilled three times producing even greater refinement to its character. The distillery has been extensively refurbished since its acquisition by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd in 1984, although it still retains all its traditional production methods including its unique Triple Distillation process. Michael Jackson, the author of the famous Michael Jackson?s Whisky Companion said of Auchentoshan ?This is a classic Lowland distillery, not only in its location, but also in its adherence to triple distillation. Light-bodied whiskies result; light in flavour, too, but by no means bland. If you fancy single malts, but do not care for intensity, Auchentoshan offers the perfect answer ... subtlety.
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