{"product_id":"auchroisk-13-year-old-2009-cote-rotie-cask-finish-g-m","title":"Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 Côte-Rôtie Cask Finish G\u0026M","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 2009 Auchroisk single malt from independent bottler Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail that was initially matured in a refill bourbon barrel, then finished in an ex-\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie cask for two years, before being bottled in November 2022, as part of its Connoisseurs Choice series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie is a French wine Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France. The vineyards are located just south of Vienne in the communes of Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Ampuis, and Tupin-et-Semons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are red, made with Syrah grapes and up to 20% Viognier, a white grape used for its aroma. According to appellation rules, Syrah and Viognier \u003cem\u003e(if used)\u003c\/em\u003e must be fermented at the same time, a process known as co-fermentation. Because of this combination, Côte-Rôtie wine typically exhibits an almost paradoxical pairing of meat aromas (including bacon) and floral aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBottled from a small batch of barrels at a very approachable ABV of 45%, the 24 months spent in the Côte-Rôtie casks\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, at the end of its maturation, have resulted in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreamy and fruity single malt. Aromas of vanilla fudge, redcurrants and strawberry liquorice fill the nose, complemented by notes of summer berries, clementine, cinnamon and peppermint throughout the palate and lingering in the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"bottlingNoteH3\" class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuchroisk is one of Speyside’s lesser-known gems, a distillery whose spirit has long been prized by blenders but is now being increasingly appreciated as a distinctive single malt in its own right. Built in 1974 by Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks (J\u0026amp;B) to secure a reliable supply of malt for their blends, Auchroisk was one of the first new distilleries to open in Scotland in the 20th century and quickly earned a reputation for producing a clean, fruity spirit with a subtle complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAuchroisk’s style is often described as clean, fresh, and fruity, with orchard fruit, citrus, and floral notes supported by gentle malt sweetness. Depending on maturation, it can also show honey, vanilla, and light spice from ex-bourbon barrels, or richer dried fruit and nutty tones from sherry casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bottling is well regarded for balancing the fruity, ester-forward nature of Auchroisk with the savoury, red-berry characteristics of the Côte-Rôtie wine cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: \u003c\/em\u003eRich caramel, ripe currants, summer pudding (berries), sweet citrus zest (tangerines\/clementine), and a hint of warm brioche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate:\u003c\/em\u003e Sweet summer fruits, clementine, hints of roasted coffee beans, cinnamon, ginger, and a light creamy, herbal quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottlingNoteH3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish:\u003c\/em\u003e Medium length with soft spices, berries, and a touch of fresh mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 357px;\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"35%\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"65%\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\" height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 21px;\" width=\"35%\" height=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 21px;\" width=\"65%\" class=\"xl65\"\u003eAuchroisk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\" height=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 21px;\" height=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 21px;\" width=\"65%\" class=\"xl65\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGordon \u0026amp; 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