Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978
- Distillery
- Auchentoshan
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Tobacco, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in 1978 and bottled 18 years later at 58.8% ABV, this Auchentoshan from the Lowlands represents a snapshot of the distillery's output from four decades ago. The high strength and extended ageing suggest a robust, well-developed character from the region known for lighter, more delicate styles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 1978 is a 18-year-old single malt from Auchentoshan (Scotland), bottled at 58.8% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — old wood, sherried, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1978 and bottled 18 years later at 58.8% ABV, this Auchentoshan from the Lowlands represents a snapshot of the distillery's output from four decades ago. The high strength and extended ageing suggest a robust, well-developed character from the region known for lighter, more delicate styles.
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