Auchroisk 14 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection

Profile: The Auchroisk 14 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection at a glance

• Cadenhead: Scotland's oldest independent bottler - founded in 1842
• Speyside single malt: Distilled at the Auchroisk distillery
• Traditionally bottled in Campbeltown, the home of Cadenhead's
• Natural: Neither chill-filtered nor colored, as is usual with Cadenhead

Portrait: What makes the Auchroisk 14 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection special

The Auchroisk Distillery - pronounced “OH-thrusk” - was founded in 1974 in the Speyside region, making it one of Scotland's younger distilleries. Originally built to produce high-quality whisky for blends like J&B, Auchroisk has long since made a name for itself among single-malt fans. The distillery is picturesquely located between Rothes and Keith and impresses with its modern production approach and elegant, fruity house style.

This 14-year-old bottling from the Cadenhead's Original Collection has been aged in Manzanilla sherry casks since 2023 - a dry sherry style from Andalusia that lends the whisky a salty freshness and rich complexity. The aroma reveals sweet and fruity aromas of banoffee pie, ripe fruit and demerara sugar. The finish surprises with a fine, savory note of buttered popcorn, which harmonizes wonderfully with the salty-dry elegance of the Manzanilla cask.

An exciting Speysider with a distinctive character - perfect for those seeking sherry cask finishes with a special twist and who appreciate the variety of independent bottlings.

Tasting Notes: This is what the Auchroisk 14 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection tastes like.

• Nose: Fine and balanced - gentle chamomile brings floral freshness, while banoffee pie provides a seductively sweet aroma of banana, toffee, and biscuit. A hint of latte rounds off the bouquet with mild creaminess and a light roasted aroma.
• Palate: On the palate, a beautiful balance between sweet, spicy, and nutty reveals itself - a buttery biscuit base forms the foundation. followed by a fruit and nut blend reminiscent of dried fruit and almonds - malty, toasted oat biscuits add depth, while cloves contribute a subtle spice
• Finish: the finish is medium-long to long, with a pleasant sweetness of Demerara sugar, combined with ripe fruit and an unmistakable impression of buttered popcorn - slightly savory, slightly sweet, very charming

Cadenhead - Scotland's Oldest Independent Bottler

Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, William Cadenhead is Scotland's oldest independent bottler - an institution with almost two centuries of whisky history. Since 1972, the traditional company has been part of the respected J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., which also operates the famous Springbank and Glengyle distilleries in Campbeltown. The connection to Campbeltown - once known as the "Whisky Capital of the World" - is stronger than ever: All Cadenhead bottlings are matured and bottled there, guaranteeing not only short transport routes but also full control over quality. Cadenhead stands for uncompromising transparency and craftsmanship. The focus is not on marketing or packaging, but on what matters: "It's what's inside "The bottle that counts."

Cadenhead carefully selects its casks and attaches great importance to preserving the original character of each distillery. Whether Highland, Speyside, Islay, or Lowlands, each bottling is intended to clearly reflect the characteristics of its origin. Chill filtration and coloring are generally avoided to ensure an authentic taste experience.

With a broad portfolio of single malts, blended malts, and rarities, Cadenhead is an integral part of the Scottish whisky landscape - and a guarantee of quality, honesty, and passion in the glass.