In a striking hilltop location, visible from Rothes, is sited the Auchroisk Distillery. The unusual name, meaning “Ford of the Red Stream’ in Gaelic, refers to the Mulben Burn from which the distillery draws its cooling water. However, the principal reason for the siting of the distillery is ‘Dories Well’ an abundant source of soft, pure springwater. An apritif malt whisky, pleasant and light, which opens sweet, fresh and balanced then dries to a short finish. Doughy and buttery on the palate. This textured single malt whisky displays hints of lemon and pineapple with a slight aniseed and smokey finish. [#intro]An apritif malt whisky, pleasant & light, which opens sweet then dries to a short finish…[/intro]