{"product_id":"auchroisk-1996-aged-26-years-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-signatory-vintage-700ml","title":"Auchroisk 1996 Aged 26 Years Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Signatory Vintage (700ml)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSignatory Vintage Auchroisk 1996 26 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.7%\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 Years Old\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auchroisk\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 March 1996\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 September 2022\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hogshead, followed by 65 months in a Fresh Sherry Butt\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signatory Vintage\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask Strength Collection\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 687 Bottles\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cstrong\u003eChill Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eAuchroisk 1996 26 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e was independently bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of its highly regarded \u003cstrong\u003eCask Strength Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Auchroisk Distillery in Speyside on 5 March 1996, the whisky initially matured in a hogshead for approximately 21 years before receiving an unusually long \u003cstrong\u003e65-month finishing period in a fresh sherry butt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than 26 years of maturation, the whisky was bottled on 29 September 2022 directly from \u003cstrong\u003eCask #1\u003c\/strong\u003e at a natural cask strength of \u003cstrong\u003e48.7% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended sherry maturation adds layers of dark fruit, chocolate and spice to Auchroisk's naturally honeyed and cereal-driven character, producing a mature and richly textured Speyside single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e687 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e were produced, making this a particularly limited release from a distillery rarely encountered at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003eRich sherry aromas open with ripe plums, sour cherries, sultanas and summer berries. Toasted nuts and creamy milk chocolate follow, accompanied by gentle cinnamon spice and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull and layered, with plum, cherry, blueberry and blackberry at the forefront. Raisins, creamy chocolate and caramel develop through the mid-palate, followed by black pepper, ginger and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003eExceptionally long, oily and creamy. Dark berries and cherry syrup linger alongside coffee, dark chocolate and warming baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auchroisk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551198474339,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9365\/4371\/files\/073AB463-E2BE-4C9D-B9F4-32F611DA5C7D.png?v=1794714593","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskystation.com.au\/products\/auchroisk-1996-aged-26-years-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-signatory-vintage-700ml","provider":"THE WHISKY STATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}