Whisky Hart Brothers, Auchentoshan 16 Years Old, 1991, in tube, 0.7 L
Tasting Notes
Whiskey light walnut color.
Whisky has a refreshing taste with floral tones, which are complemented by hints of barley and tangerine.
The aroma of whiskey felt sweet notes of caramel, shades of tobacco and light nuances of green tea and toasted almonds.
Whisky excellent in pure form as digestives in combination with coffee and cigar.
Interesting Facts
Auchentoshan 16 Years Old, 1991 - single malt whiskey from the "Finest Collection", manufactured by Hart Brothers. The collection includes quite rare aged whiskeys from different distilleries in Scotland. Whisky has been distilled Ochentoshen in 1991 and held for 16 years in oak barrels of bourbon. When manufacturing whiskey used colorants and other additives.
The distillery was founded Ochentoshen presumably in 1800, but under the name "Auchintoshan" she earned in 1834. Translated from gellskogo it means "the corner of the field." The plant itself is located in the lowlands north of Glasgow, and the source of water consumed - Cochna Loch - is located in the mountains. A special feature of the plant is the use of a triple distillation, as opposed to the conventional double. Some sources claim that Auchentoshan began its history thanks to the Irish immigrants who came here, and that brought the Irish custom of triple distillation. The victim in the Second World War, the factory was purchased, restored and converted Eddie Cairns in 1969. Then, in accordance with the new spelling rules, the plant was renamed and became known as "Auchentoshan". In 1984 the plant was bought by "Morrison Bowmore", which ten years later became a subsidiary of Japanese corporation "Suntory". "Suntory", which already owned factories on the island of Islay Bowmore and Glen Garioch Highland quickly withdrew "Ochentoshen" winners in creating a brand with a great reputation. The plant currently produces 1.65 million liters of alcohol per year.
The company "Hart Brothers" was founded in 1964 by the brothers Donald and Ian Hart, and in 1975 they were joined by another one of the brothers - Alistair. The company was established for the wholesale trade of alcoholic beverages, as well as to form their own blends of whiskey. Today, "Hart Brothers" - is a company that is not only involved in the development of new blends of whiskey, but also their own bottled rare whiskeys. The work of the company actively participate sons, Donald and Alistair - Jonathan and Andrew. The main brand of the company is the line of "Finest Collection". For the production of whiskey in the traditional technology used exclusively with only gentle mechanical filtration and the rejection of any additives.