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Whiskey Review: Auchentoshan American Oak

The Whiskey Noobs review Auchentoshan American Oak, a great bottle for celebrations that's affordable for everyday.

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  • Jim Kee is a pharmacist and Scotch enthusiast who co-founded The Whisk(e)y Noobs blog.
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Auchentoshan American Oak

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Nose:
s at the snow and enjoy an evening of camaraderie, including cracking open this bottle to share among friends and family. My first and lingering impression was that of the memory of circus peanuts, one of my favorite things as a child. I was ao impressed with it that I couldn’t wait to do a proper review. The night ended in a fog for me. Though the wedding didn’t completely go off as planned, in the end, the day ended with a married couple and a very memorable wedding. Congratulations Matt, and welcome to the world of wedded bliss. Now time to get back to work tasting and taking notes on the water of life. Matt Color: Gold Nose: Citrus bursts out initially, with orange and lemon dominating. There are the obvious oak notes as well as something musty, with a hint of freshly cut grass. grapefruit, lemon and lime. With Water: More wood in the nose, but that is the extent of anything of note. It is better without. SCORE: 85/80 with water Jim Color: Golden Nose: Aromatic even from the pour. Distinguishable notes of vanilla, marshmallow, banana, and an orangey citrus overlay the ever-present oak. Together, those notes combine to form that distinctive circus peanut aroma. is there but more bitter than sweet. With water: Mostly the same, maybe adding some peachy notes. The
Palate:
Dense and complex, there are a lot of different flavors swirling around here. The palate begins with a very pleasant buttery, malty oak hiding a bit of of coconut and clove spice. Finish: The finish is short. It starts with cinnamon, but then the flavors morph into the citrus from the nose: grapefruit, lemon and lime. With Water: More wood in the nose, but that is the extent of anything of note. It is better without. SCORE: 85/80 with water Jim Color: Golden Nose: Aromatic even from the pour. Distinguishable notes of vanilla, marshmallow, banana, and an orangey citrus overlay the ever-present oak. Together, those notes combine to form that distinctive circus peanut aroma. Palate: I don’t want to put too fine a point on it, but it is right there in the name: Oak. It does stand out, but it’s not the only thing present. The palate starts with a peppercorn mélange of earthy spice. It’s got an oily, buttery texture that holds on to a nice malty vanilla flavor. Finish: Compared with the Auchentoshan Three Wood, this finish is quite short, but its brief stay packs a punch. The peppercorn becomes more cinnamon and the citrus from the nose is there but more bitter than sweet. With water: Mostly the same, maybe adding some peachy notes. The palate is diminished but still good. SCORE: 87 / 85 (with water) Usually priced under $40, this Scotch is a must-have. Great, complex flavors and a reasonable price makes it one that you can afford to keep on hand. This is a Scotch that tastes more expensive than it is and is great to share with good company.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Whiskey Noobs

Jim Kee, a pharmacist with a 20-year passion for Scotch, and Matt Dee, an American history teacher who shares a deep appreciation for whiskey, embarked on a journey of documenting their tasting experiences to discern the Scotches worth revisiting. Last year, they decided to share their insights with the world through their blog, The Whisk(e)y Noobs.

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