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Auchentoshan Springwood

2nd March 2012

Auchentoshan Springwood travel retail exclusive.

Auchentoshan Springwood is the time when most of the growing happens for a tree and thus this malt is fresh, zesty and sweet – reminiscent of eating fruits in a spring garden. Springwood is 100% North American ex-bourbon oak and its name is inspired by the higher percentage of springwood in North American oak.

The Auchentoshan Springwood was 100% Bourbon cask matured and bottled at 40% ABV. This new 1 litre travel retail bottle will be exclusively available in World Duty Free stores from 7th March and general release from April 2012, RRP £34.99

Auchentoshan Springwood Tasting Notes

Producer's Tasting Notes:

Nose: Vibrant, sweet and delicious. First nose reveals barley sugar, Seville orange, coconut creams, honey and lemon toddies. Also, poached pears and green bananas. Behind the sweetness, a spring garden in the morning dew with narcissus and daffodils. Water releases vanilla madeleines and lemon bonbons with coconut ice, macaroon and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Roses now appear in the garden.

Taste: Lively and charismatic on the tongue. A burst of tangy citrus (clementine's and pink grapefruit) and warming barley sugar with a frisson of coconut, trace of honey and dewy floral notes.

Finish: Clean and salving with grapefruit, citrus and dew.