Alistair Walker

Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2012 infrequent Flyers

ABV: 56.8% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled in 2012 at the Auchroisk Distillery, renowned for its light, nutty Speyside character. Matured for 13 years, it was drawn from a single Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, where it spent the final 2 years and 6 months of its maturation, developing rich layers of sweetness and complexity.

It was bottled at natural cask strength, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring by Alistair Walker. 

Nose

Ripe Conference pears, espresso coffee and almond praline.

Palate

Velvety texture. The greatest hits of the sensational PX band are on the set list - cocoa, molten Demerara sugar, creme brûlée and a hint of nutmeg.

£81.99

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Speyside
Distillery Auchroisk
Cask type Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead Finish
Bottling company Alistair Walker
Outrun 333 Bottles
Whisky type Single Malt
Cask number 9088

The Auchroisk distillery was founded in 1972 and released its first single malt in 1978. Rapid mashing, quick fermentation, and a rapid boiling regime create a fruity yet spicy malt with notes of nuts. Diageo currently owns Auchroisk, with most of the liquid produced at the distillery being used for J&B Blended Scotch Whisky. It is also bottled as a single malt for the Fauna & Flora collection and by numerous independent bottlers.