Auchentoshan 22yo 1998/2021

Auchentoshan 22yo 1998/2021

Celebration of the Cask, Carn Mor
Single malt - Lowlands
Dark gold
48.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, black tea, green tea, lemon zest, ink, raisins, hints of leather. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, slightly watery around the edges, slightly warm. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Black tea, green tea, sea salt, lemon zest, ink, honey, hints of malted grains. 
Finish: Short. Ink, orange peel, honey, white grapes, cloves, hints of sea salt. 

Comments: 

Cask 100696. It’s been a while since I’ve had an Auchentoshan. This one is rather unusual, quite bitter and iron-laden (irony? Ironic?) on the tongue, but fades quickly to a sweet spicy finish. Excellent Lowlands lightness on the mouthfeel too. 

Verdict:

I like this a lot.