Auchindoun 8 Year Old 2008 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Duncan Taylor
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.8%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £39.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- From a mystery Speyside distillery, this 8-year-old single malt independently bottled by Duncan Taylor captures classic regional character in vanilla, green apples, and boiled sweets. The name references Auchindoun Castle, a 15th-century ruin near Dufftown, heart of Speyside. Soft and approachable, this whisky suits those discovering gentle Speyside expressions.
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Auchindoun 8 Year Old 2008 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is a 8-year-old single malt from Duncan Taylor (Scotland), bottled at 52.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, fresh fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
From a mystery Speyside distillery, this 8-year-old single malt independently bottled by Duncan Taylor captures classic regional character in vanilla, green apples, and boiled sweets. The name references Auchindoun Castle, a 15th-century ruin near Dufftown, heart of Speyside. Soft and approachable, this whisky suits those discovering gentle Speyside expressions.
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