Auchroisk 25Yrs Special Release 2016 700ml Red Wine

Auchroisk 25Yrs Special Release 2016 700ml Red WineAuchroisk single malt bottlings are rare because the distillery was built in 1974 to supply malt whisky for the famous J&B blends, making this 25 year old single malt quite elusive and collectible. This expression is Auchroisks third appearance in Diageos 2016 special release program, following a 20 year old in 2010 and a 30 year old in 2012. This 2016 release, matured in American oak and refilling European oak butts, has become a firm favourite among

It's a robust

raspberries

and legacy

with hints of purple

as well as vibrant citrus elements from lemon and orange peels

and berry fruit grace the palate

To fully express the vanilla taste

and undergrowth

and it therefore sold out quite quickly

complemented by subtle fruit characteristics

where the altitude of the vineyards moderates the temperature

One of the legendary Grands Crus that have played a key role in the development of Bordeaux's reputation