SMWS 5.22 (Auchentoshan 9 yo 1999/2008)

SMWS 5.22 (Auchentoshan 9 yo 1999/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - Lowlands
Pale gold green
60% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Raisins, tablet, lemons, shortbread, vanilla, hints of leather, hints of grapefruit.
Mouthfeel: Light body, volatile, hot, spicy, thickens quickly.
Tasting: Sweet. Lemons, tablet, cookie dough, vanilla, chillies, leather, hints of peat, hints of white pepper.
Finish: Short. Tablet, lemons, leather, vanilla.

Comments:

Very young, and very strong. Yet very complex for such a young whisky. I detect hints of baking, citrus and Scottish tablet (always a favourite). Slight notes of peat and leather round it out. Very enjoyable indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.