Auchentoshan 1998 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Jim Martin

May 25, 2026, 20:11:05

Right, so I’ve had a wee dram of this one. Got a faint soapy touch on the nose, dead soft, almost like limoncello and marshmallows got mixed up. Genuinely not unpleasant—more like bonbons and a whiff of bubblegum. On the taste, it’s grassier than I expected, drifting into light rum and white wine territory. The soapiness is still there, but it dances around sweets and a bit of lemon zest. Finish is a little short, very smooth, has that triple-distilled feel. Tbh, it’s maybe not totally 'malt whisky' the way you’d think—almost uncharacteristic for the style, but I’m alright with it 🤷‍♂️😄

Aiden Davies

May 12, 2026, 03:30:45

So had a wee dram of this last night 🥃 Quite a nice nose on it, a bit of honey and maybe some dried fruit. First sip, lovely and warm. Got this lovely smoky thing going on, but not too heavy, ye know? A bit like a bonfire in the distance 🔥 After a moment, some spice comes through. Cinnamon, maybe a touch of clove. It's quite warming on a cold evening. The finish is long and a bit woody. Lingers nicely. I reckon it's a good one for sipping slowly. ✨ Would definiately have it again. 👍

Dennis Bell

May 11, 2026, 09:22:29

Ooh that's a proper lovely drop innit 🥃 First sip — dead smooth, getting honey and vanilla straight away. Then theres this nice warmth that kinda spreads through your chest, like sittin by a fire on a cold evening 🔥 Bit of smoke there, not too heavy though, just gentle like. And then you get these dried fruit vibes, maybe a touch of apple? The spice creeps in after, keeps it interestin. Mouthfeel is gorgeus honestly — creamy, rich, coats your tongue real nice. That finish just lingers and lingers, proper long one. Fruits coming through more as it opens up, maybe some caramel undertones too. Getting a little bit of oak aswell, nice and mellow 🍂 Honestly just a really enjoyable dram for a quiet night in. Would pair dead well with some dark chocolate. 9/10 that 👌

Elliott Bennett

May 5, 2026, 20:33:58

Blimey, this whisky's got a roight smoky start wiv hints of tea and a bit of tropicul fruitiness. Finish is elegant and long, like a proper good 'un. 🥃😊

Neil Smith

May 3, 2026, 15:21:28

Nose: a bit smkey, but luvely with some citrussy notes. 🍋 Palate: smooth as anything, a hint of honie and spiciness. 🌶️ Finish: long and warmng, makes ye feel all cozy inside. 🥃😊 Sometimes get a wee bit of vanilla too, init?