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Auchentoshan Silveroak

2nd March 2012

Auchentoshan Silveroak travel retail exclusive.

Auchentoshan Silveroak travel retail exclusive Auchentoshan Silveroak has an incredible multi-layered complexity, is a rare whisky and thus is named after the silver rings that appear on the inside of an older tree. Bottled at the traditional high strength of 51.5% ABV and non-chilled filtered, the expressions makes for a wonderful digestif to sip and savour.

The Auchentoshan Silveroak is the perfect digestif, a 1990 limited edition that has been matured in fine North American Bourbon and 1st fill Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. Bottled at the traditional high strength of 51.5% ABV and non-chilled filtered. A limited edition small batch release of 3000 bottles in 2012 and 2013. This new travel retail bottle will be exclusively available in World Duty Free stores from 7th March and general release from April 2012, RRP £79.99

Auchentoshan Silveroak Tasting Notes

Producer's Tasting Notes:

Nose: Captivating and heady with botanical herbs, warm fruits and deep floral scents. Fennel, gorse bushes and a hint of black pepper awaken the senses to the veritable delights that await beneath. Aromas of honeysuckle, vetiver and tea tree oil create the impression of a late summer aromatic garden, tempered by soft jasmine and oiled oak. There’s a satisfying deep fruitiness too with baked bananas drizzled with honey and warm toffee, served with almonds and liquorice root. Water brings out more banana fruit with pine nuts, honeysuckle and fresh mint. Rose-scented Turkish delight with a sprinkling of icing sugar now appears alongside liquorice and mint, perfect for after dinner.

Taste: Creamy, oily and mellow with warm coffee, a teaspoon of Demerara sugar and cleansing mint chocolate. A wonderful digestif to sip and savour.

Finish: Dark chocolate mint cleanses the palate with a lovely cooling finish.