Auchroisk 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Auchroisk · Auchroisk Distillery
Auchroisk is one of Speyside's best-kept secrets, largely because most of its output disappears into blends. This Flora & Fauna bottling showcases what the distillery can do on its own — a malt of quiet sophistication that deserves a wider audience.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Malt-forward with honey drizzled over fresh-cut grass. A delicate floral rosewater note emerges alongside ripe peach. Underneath sits a subtle almond sweetness that rewards patience.
Palate
Silky texture with buttery malt and vanilla moving into peach and a gentle spice of clove. The body is medium, with an ethereal quality that keeps it light on its feet despite genuine depth.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, fading through honey and a wisp of woody warmth. No rough edges.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills, slow distillation
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon American oak casks, minimum 10 years
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Speyside Peach Highball — 2 oz Auchroisk 10 · 0.5 oz peach liqueur · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a peach slice.
Food Pairing
Wild salmon fillet roasted with a honey-thyme glaze, served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes and wilted watercress — the honey mirrors the malt while the fish's fatty richness complements the buttery texture.
Built in 1974 and tucked into the Speyside countryside near Mulben, Auchroisk Distillery produces spirit primarily for Diageo's blending programs, making its rare single malt releases under the Flora & Fauna series prized finds.
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