Ferg & Harris Auchentoshan 15 Year Old is a single cask Lowland single malt, distilled on 31 October 2007 and bottled in February 2023, after a finish in a medium-charred new oak barrel. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or added colour, the release yielded just 272 bottles.
Auchentoshan, on the outskirts of Glasgow, is famous for triple distillation, which gives its spirit a light, delicate character. Ferg & Harris, the independent label founded by John Ferguson and Alex Harrison, paired that elegant spirit with the robust, spicy character of virgin oak, and this release was selected for The Whiskey Lab.
The new oak brings warm spice to the fore: cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg and star anise, underpinned by praline and charred oak.
The bottle features Ferg & Harris' illustrated label with blue botanical artwork and comes in a matching box, a great find for collectors of independent bottlings.
Taste it neat first, then add a few drops of water to open the spice.
Scotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cinnamon, orange peel, nutmeg and star anise.
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Palate: Praline and charred oak with warm spice.
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Finish: Spicy, with charred oak.
Specifications
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Producer: Ferg & Harris (Auchentoshan distillery)
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Style: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, single cask
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Expression / Batch: 272 bottles, distilled 2007, bottled 2023
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Age: 15 years
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Proof / ABV: 106.6 proof (53.3% ABV), cask strength
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Cask / Finish: Finished in a medium-charred new oak barrel
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Region: Lowlands, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat with water on the side. It pairs with spiced desserts, orange cake or nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How was it finished?
In a medium-charred new (virgin) oak barrel.
How many bottles?
272.
Is it chill-filtered?
No, it is bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or added colour.
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