Auchroisk Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, 13 years 2008, 75 cl

The Auchroisk distillery in Banffshire, Speyside, produced its first single malt in 1978. "Auchroisk" means "shallow ford over the red stream" in Gaelic and refers to the nearby Mulben Burn. This single malt impresses with aromas of toasted grain, milk coffee with cinnamon, pine, dark forest fruits, and baked apple with raisins. A rich, nutty component lingers in the background. The sweet mocha notes come from 13 years of maturation in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. On the palate, it presents herbal spices, accompanied by notes of buttery pancake, dried fruit, sweet marmalade, orange blossom, and dark, rich honey. It leaves a lingering, pleasantly sweet mouthfeel. This is an exclusive bottling for Baur au Lac Vins in collaboration with The Whisky Cellar. The whisky was bottled without chill filtration or added coloring.