Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Auchroisk
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £84.24
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Auchroisk's 21-year-old from Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range offers unfiltered, naturally colored Speyside character matured in refill wood. The extended aging develops herbal complexity and dried orchard fruit with subtle oak spice and a waxy mouthfeel that cask strength preserves beautifully. The finish is clean and persistent, allowing the spirit's intrinsic character to shine without artificial intervention. This appeals to drinkers seeking traditional, unpretentious Speyside without modern smoothing techniques.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Auchroisk (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Auchroisk's 21-year-old from Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range offers unfiltered, naturally colored Speyside character matured in refill wood. The extended aging develops herbal complexity and dried orchard fruit with subtle oak spice and a waxy mouthfeel that cask strength preserves beautifully. The finish is clean and persistent, allowing the spirit's intrinsic character to shine without artificial intervention. This appeals to drinkers seeking traditional, unpretentious Speyside without modern smoothing techniques.
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