Lost Distillery Co. Auchnagie Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

The Data

Category Whisky

Sub-Category Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Origin

Retail Price $63

ABV 46%

Score 4 Stars/Brilliant!

In the Glass

Appearance

Brilliant, pale golden straw color.

Aromatics

The aromatics are very enticing offering a mélange of sweet pear, citrus, and toasted grains with supporting notes of wild honey, ginger, and hints of nutmeg.

Flavor

The palate is in agreement with the nose delivering a vibrant fruit and citrus core with a bright dose of acidity that gives way to soft honey and spice accents on the finish.

Intensity & Texture

Medium to full-bodied with loads of acidity enveloping sweet orchard fruits, spice, and honey.

Cool Factor

I am a big fan of the Lost Distillery Co. concept and execution of this very imaginative project.

Value Grade

Selling at just above $60 a bottle it is very much in line with today's Whisky market.

Analysis

The Lost Distillery Co. has a very cool and ambitious mission — recreate Whiskies from long-lost Scottish distilleries. At present there is a small set of these Lost Distillery drams available in the USA. This expression is based on the lost distillery, Auchnagie. Auchnagie was founded in 1812 by James Duff an earlier influential figure in the world of Whisky. Despite being selected by Dewar's for their now famous blends, the distillery was forced to shutter in 1912.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat with a small splash of water. I would suggest that you avoid ice.