When a cask is left to mature for nearly a quarter of a century, you expect something special. When it’s handpicked to celebrate 20 years of the Old Malt Cask legacy, you know it’s extraordinary. Hunter Laing’s Auchroisk 24 Year Old isn’t just a rare Speyside single malt, it’s a statement in oak, time, and taste. Bottled to mark the 20th anniversary of one of whisky’s most respected independent bottling series, this is history in a glass.

Hunter Laing – Old Malt Cask Auchroisk 24 Year Old 70cl (20th Anniversary Edition)
Brand: Hunter Laing – Old Malt Cask | Category: Speyside Single Malt | ABV: 50% | Origin: Auchroisk Distillery, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Rich and mature, aromas of dried apricots, marmalade, spiced apple, and polished oak rise from the glass with a dignified presence.
Palate: Deep and honeyed with waves of baked pear, ginger snap, toasted almonds, and vanilla custard. There’s a waxy texture that wraps the tongue in warmth, hinting at its long rest in cask.
Finish: Exceptionally long and layered, soft spice, aged wood, and stewed fruit linger in elegant harmony, never overpowering, just perfectly poised.

Production Details:
Selected from a single cask and bottled at 50% ABV to commemorate the 20th year of the Old Malt Cask range, this release stays true to the series’ commitment: no chill filtration, no added color, just honest, high-aged malt whisky at its best. Only a limited number of bottles were released, making it as collectible as it is drinkable.

Perfect For:
Milestone moments, whisky cabinets with legacy, or as a signature pour when the occasion calls for something quietly unforgettable. Best shared with those who understand what 24 years truly means.

Expert Notes:
Hunter Laing’s 20th Anniversary Old Malt Cask editions are renowned for showcasing the best of Scotland’s distilleries and this Auchroisk 24 is no exception. It offers elegance, depth, and a complexity that speaks to seasoned palates.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Perfect balance of age and vibrancy. Everything you want from a 24 year old Speyside.”
🗣️ “One of the smoothest, most graceful drams I’ve had in years.”
🗣️ “It tastes like it was bottled for a reason and that reason was worth it.”

Interesting Fact:
Auchroisk (pronounced “Oth-rusk”) is a Speyside distillery known more for its role in blends, making single malt bottlings like this one a rare find, especially at this age.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip it neat for the full experience. A drop of water opens layers of orchard fruit and soft spice. Pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or roasted nuts for an elegant after-dinner moment.

Distillery Background:
Auchroisk, founded in 1974, remains one of Speyside’s more elusive gems, producing malts prized by blenders and collectors alike. This 24-year-old single cask, bottled by Hunter Laing for the iconic Old Malt Cask series’ 20th anniversary, captures the distillery’s refined, fruit-forward style at its peak.