Name: Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish
Color: Yellow
Nose: Malt, heather, white wine, oak wood
Taste: Malt, honey, citrus, sav blanc notes
Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish is a limited edition that was released in 2019. It is aged five years in ex-bourbon casks and five months in Sauvignon Blanc casks from Bordeaux. It is bottled at 47% abv.
This expression is a little strange. Upon tasting it, I immediately thought this must be an experimental expression or a marketing gimmick. It has an odd snappy flavor and a “stingy” finish as my sister described it. It reminds me a little of Badsons Beer that was finished in chardonnay casks. You can drink it, it’s not disgusting, but it is not that enjoyable. From my research the distillery marketing states, “served chilled from the refrigerator or from an ice bucket…..use in Highballs and Spritzer”. I did not try it chilled so perhaps it would taste better, but I doubt it. This is just a marketing campaign for whisky as a mixer to move product. The snappy taste and stingy finish must come from the Bordeaux wine casks. White with from Bordeaux can lean towards being harsher tasting in my experience. I am glad I tried it, but I cannot recommend it. If you have not experienced Auchentoshan I recommend you start with American Oak.
Priced around $70 and I am not impressed.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
