Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
- Distillery
- Auchroisk
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £42
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Auchroisk's 8-year-old was aged in a red wine cask, bringing wine-forward notes and tannin structure to this Speyside malt distilled in 2009. The red wine cask creates an unusual flavor profile that departs from typical Speyside character, adding complexity and dried fruit depth. Ideal for adventurous drinkers exploring alternative cask finishes and limited indie bottlings.
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Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2009 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is a 8-year-old single malt from Auchroisk (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Auchroisk's 8-year-old was aged in a red wine cask, bringing wine-forward notes and tannin structure to this Speyside malt distilled in 2009. The red wine cask creates an unusual flavor profile that departs from typical Speyside character, adding complexity and dried fruit depth. Ideal for adventurous drinkers exploring alternative cask finishes and limited indie bottlings.
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