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Auchentoshan
Whisky: Auchentoshan Bordeaux Wine Finish CS
Age: 17 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Bordeaux Finish
Strength: 51%
   
Distillery: Auchentoshan Distillery
Country: Scotland: Lowlands
   
 
Date: 16-12-2006
Nose: Young fresh red wine, slightly sour, wood.
Flavour: Sea salt, very sweet, quite fresh, heavy red wine around your mouth, nuts, wood, spices.
Body: Slightly dry, slightly fat, pleasant long finish.
Comments: A few drops of water pushes back the wine, which makes a lot of difference. A great whisky either way though.
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