Auchentoshan Distillery 1988 – Limited Release (2014)
Auchentoshan Distillery 1988 – Limited Release
25 years old · Wine Cask Finish · 47.6% · ±171 bottles
This Auchentoshan 1988 is a rare official distillery bottling , distilled in 1988 and bottled in 2014 after 25 years of maturation . The whisky was first matured in bourbon casks and then given a Bordeaux wine cask finish , which is exceptional within the Auchentoshan range.
The combination of triple distillation , long maturation and wine cask finishing produces a whisky with depth, elegance and complexity rarely seen at Lowlands.
Flavor profile
Nose: ripe red fruits, cherry, plum, soft oak, floral notes
Taste: full and refined, red fruit, cocoa, spiciness, wine influence nicely integrated
Finish: long, warm, slightly dry with fruity and woody notes
Details
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Region: Lowlands
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Distillation: Triple distilled
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Maturation: Bourbon + Bordeaux wine casks
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Age: 25 years
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Alcohol: 47.6%
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Circulation: approx. 171 bottles
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Bottling: Distillery bottling (2014)
Why this bottle is special
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Very low circulation
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Official distillery release
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Old vintage (1988)
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Unusual wine cask finish for Auchentoshan
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High average score ( ±89/100 )
Drink & investment value
This is primarily a collector's and investment bottle .
Due to its limited edition size and the fact that Auchentoshan rarely releases such old, complex releases, this bottle has real collector potential . Opening it is a shame, but those who do will receive an exceptionally refined Lowlands whisky.