{"title":"Auchroisk","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAn Elegant and Delicate Speysider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Mulben, Banffshire, Auchroisk (pronounced ‘OH-thrusk’) distillery was built in 1974 by Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks in order to establish a secure supply of malt whisky for its J\u0026amp;B blended whisky brand. From very early on in its life, however, it began to release lightly spiced Speyside single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--gin-color-text);\"\u003eIn 1986 Auchroisk’s classic 12-year-old single malt was rebranded as Singleton in order to appeal to a broader range of consumers. That first bottling of Singleton involved finishing 10-year-old ex-Bourbon cask-matured whisky in ex-Sherry casks –the first example of this finishing process. \u003c\/span\u003eTo this day the distillery maintains its core role supplying malt whisky for blends while also producing a range of single malts, principally the Auchroisk Flora and Fauna 10-year-old, which was first released under the original Gaelic name in 2001. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--gin-color-text);\"\u003eAn unpeated malt, Auchroisk is relatively light in aroma with its level of spiciness depending principally on the wood used for maturation – European oak being used to create more spiciness and American oak for a mellower character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"auchroisk-12-year-old-cadenheads-1978","title":"Auchroisk 12 Year Old Cadenheads 1978","description":"Auchroisk 21 Year Old Old Malt Cask 1990 is a Speyside single malt bottled by Hunter Laing. Distilled in 1990 and matured for 21 years in a single cask, this spirit was bottled at the signature 50% ABV of the series. The nose is deep and concentrated, showing notes of dark chocolate, dried figs, tobacco and honeyed oak. On the palate, the whisky is full-bodied and velvety, displaying a concentrated fruit character balanced by a sophisticated spicy structure. The long ageing has integrated the wood perfectly, resulting in a spirit of great balance and complexity. It finishes with extraordinary length and a persistent note of toasted nuts and dark berries, showcasing the benefits of patient maturation for the Auchroisk spirit.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412285968714,"sku":"HED50142","price":655.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/SPIRITS.jpg?v=1781712099"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-mackillop-s-choice-1992","title":"Auchroisk Mackillop`s Choice 1992","description":"Auchroisk Manager’s Choice 1999 is a limited-release single malt from a single cask, selected by the distillery manager as the ultimate expression of the house style. Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2010 at natural cask strength, this bottling emphasises the elegance and precision of the spirit. The nose is refined and multi-layered, offering notes of dried apricot, beeswax, toasted almonds and a faint herbal tea aroma. On the palate, the whisky is medium-bodied and exceptionally smooth, showing a delicate interplay between soft oak tannins and honeyed orchard fruit. The finish is long and poised, with a persistent note of vanilla and light spice. This is a rare, mature expression that highlights the subtle complexities developed through targeted maturation.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412924027210,"sku":"HED3075","price":64.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED3075.jpg?v=1781894660"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-23-year-old-old-malt-cask-1994","title":"Auchroisk 23 Year Old Old Malt Cask 1994","description":"Auchroisk 28 Year Old Rare Malts 1974 is a highly collectable single malt from the iconic Rare Malts Selection, distilled in the distillery’s first year of production. Matured for 28 years and bottled at natural cask strength, this 1974 vintage exhibits a profile of immense depth and structural energy. The nose is complex and evolving, showing notes of preserved lemon, white flowers, honey and a distinct mineral undertone. On the palate, the whisky is powerful and structured, with a deep malty core and a vibrant acidity that provides incredible lift. It is an imposing Speyside malt of great longevity, finishing with an intense, saline grip and a long, savoury tail.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413059817802,"sku":"HED77400","price":92.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/SPIRITS.jpg?v=1781712099"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-30-year-old-special-release-12","title":"Auchroisk 30 Year Old Special Release 12","description":"Auchroisk Mackillop’s Choice 1992 is a vintage Speyside single malt bottled by the independent specialist Mackillop’s Choice. Distilled in 1992 and matured in a single cask, this expression focuses on a profile of fruit-forward distillery character and careful wood selection. The nose offers an intriguing blend of tropical fruits, beeswax and a faint floral perfume. On the palate, the whisky is medium-bodied and texturally rich, showing notes of honeyed malt, green apples and a touch of spice. The finish is clean and persistent, with a lingering citrus zest. This bottling allows for an exploration of high-quality spirit through the lens of a Master of Wine’s selection, highlighting the purity and elegance of the Auchroisk spirit.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413220479306,"sku":"HED8469","price":278.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED8469.jpg?v=1781896000"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-30-year-old-xtra-old-particular-1991","title":"Auchroisk 30 Year Old Xtra Old Particular 1991","description":"This beautifully aged single malt was distilled at Auchroisk in February 1991 and released in late 2021 by Douglas Laing as part of its Xtra Old Particular range. Drawn from a single refill hogshead, the whisky was bottled at a natural strength of 51.2% ABV and comes complete with a timber presentation case. 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Just 270 bottles were made.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414456062282,"sku":"HED46978","price":93.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED46978.jpg?v=1781899758"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-10-year-old-old-particular-chairman-s-choice-2009","title":"Auchroisk 10 Year Old Old Particular Chairman`s Choice 2009","description":"A limited edition Auchroisk released as part of Douglas Laing`s Old Particular range. The nose marries creamy cereal with dried coconut and green apple while the palate is pure malted barley and oat biscuits. The oak influence comes to the fore on the finish where hints of wood char and toasted almonds mingle.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417016881482,"sku":"HED55010","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED55010.jpg?v=1781906487"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-21-year-old-old-malt-cask-1990","title":"Auchroisk 21 Year Old Old Malt Cask 1990","description":"Auchroisk 23 Year Old Old Malt Cask 1994 is a premium single-cask Speyside malt bottled by Hunter Laing. Distilled in 1994 and matured for 23 years, this expression has reached a high level of aromatic complexity. The nose is profound and multi-layered, featuring notes of fruitcake, dark chocolate, cedar and exotic spices. On the palate, the whisky is full-bodied and richly textured, with a seamless integration of oak and fruit. Flavours of black cherry, vanilla and a subtle herbal edge develop through the mid-palate, leading into a finish of remarkable length and persistence. This is a sophisticated, authoritative malt that displays the structural focus and concentration associated with the distillery’s oldest reserves, preserved at 50% ABV.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417136615754,"sku":"HED2999","price":79.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED2999.jpg?v=1781906739"},{"product_id":"auchriosk-47-year-old-prima-ultima-second-release-1974","title":"Auchriosk 47 Year Old Prima \u0026 Ultima Second Release 1974","description":"Auchroisk 47 Year Old Prima \u0026amp; Ultima is an age-statement Speyside single malt whisky distilled at the Auchroisk Distillery and bottled for Diageo`s Prima \u0026amp; Ultima series of rare malts. The very first cask to be filled at Auchroisk when production began at the distillery on 15 January 1974, this highly collectible single malt was bottled on 26 January 2021 from a single refill European oak cask. Just 382 bottles were produced.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418275172682,"sku":"HED21480","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED21480.jpg?v=1781908554"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-22-year-old-blackadder-raw-cask-1989","title":"Auchroisk 22 Year Old Blackadder Raw Cask 1989","description":"Located between Rothes and Dufftown, Auchroisk was built by Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks in 1974, to ensure a steady supply of malt whisky for their J\u0026amp;B blend. This 22-year-old expression was released independently by Blackadder as part of their ‘Raw Cask’ range. 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Its flavour profile ranges from orchard fruits to stone fruits and notes of chocolate.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428093448522,"sku":"HED45920","price":84.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED45920.jpg?v=1781913026"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-28-year-old-rare-malts-1974","title":"Auchroisk 28 Year Old Rare Malts 1974","description":"Auchroisk 30 Year Old Special Release 2012 is a prestige single malt from the distillery, released as part of Diageo’s annual limited-edition series. This 30-year-old expression is a blend of American and European oak casks, resulting in a wine-like complexity and textural depth. The nose is profound, featuring layers of dark cocoa, aged leather, tobacco and deep vanilla bean. On the palate, the whisky is dense and multi-layered, with a seamless texture that coats the mouth. Despite its age, it maintains a vibrant character, where the intense oak tannins are perfectly integrated with the sweet, concentrated spirit. It is an authoritative and long-lived malt that finishes with extraordinary persistence and a sophisticated note of cedar and spice.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428126511434,"sku":"HED91226","price":786.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91226.jpg?v=1781913155"},{"product_id":"auchroisk-13-year-old-connoisseurs-choice-gordon-macphail-2009","title":"Auchroisk 13 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail 2009","description":"The most northerly distillery on Speyside, Auchroisk was founded in 1972 primarily to supply malt to be included in blended whiskies such as J\u0026amp;B and Bell’s. 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On the palate, the whisky is oily and concentrated, with flavours of poached pears, vanilla and a touch of herbal tea. The finish is long and warming, leaving a persistent trail of citrus and spice. This is a characterful Speyside dram that prioritises distillery character and the influence of a high-quality refill cask.","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429294854474,"sku":"HED60103","price":205.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED60103.jpg?v=1781917601"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/collections\/auchroisk.jpg?v=1782310990","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/collections\/auchroisk-whisky.oembed","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}