Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012)
- Distillery
- Auchroisk
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.7%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £349.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Sherried, Nutty
- Description
- Auchroisk's oldest official distillery release, this 30-year-old (distilled 1982) was bottled at 54.7% ABV from a marriage of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Limited to 2,976 bottles in 2012, it represents the distillery's peak maturity.
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Auchroisk 30 Year Old 1982 (Special Release 2012) is a 30-year-old single malt from Auchroisk (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, honey, dried fruit, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Auchroisk's oldest official distillery release, this 30-year-old (distilled 1982) was bottled at 54.7% ABV from a marriage of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Limited to 2,976 bottles in 2012, it represents the distillery's peak maturity.
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