Tasting Notes by Brand: Aurian

Rating 7/ 10
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Aurian 1974/2025 Cask Sample #8 for 49.4%

Nose: Big oak and concentrated cherry cola and cloves.

Palate: Surprisingly light initially on the palate given the nose but explodes with life on a bigger sip. Cola cubes, raspberry licorice ropes. Not terribly complex but quite drinkable for those who like a lick of oak without getting to tannic.

Rating: 7 / 10 – I would easily drink this without over-thinking it. I probably would only buy a bottle if it was priced right but it’s a very nice pour. Might be closer to a 6 than 7 on some days.

Rating 6/ 10
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Aurian 2000/2025 Cask Sample #20 for 47.9%

Nose: A cross between citrus and apricot… maybe loquat. White tea. I can smell the alcohol, which gives it a young feel. After sitting a bit it becomes lightly floral leaning towards lavender.

Palate: Very fruity and bright. kumquat and vibrant notes with hints of wood on the after path. Something lightly chalky, like after sucking on tums. The alcohol is oddly present for the abv. My tongue tingles. The finish is pleasant but not very pronounced.

Rating: 6 / 10 – a summer pour, cheerful but with character.

Rating 5/ 10
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Aurian 2002/2025 Cask Sample #26 49%

Nose: An earthy apricot or persimmon, creme brûlée, something mildly astringent

Palate: Peach white tea, raw almonds, wafers, white pepper

Rating: 5 / 10 – a super interesting pour but not something I would seek out

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Aurian 2003/2025 Cask Sample #66 48%

Nose: Strong floral and mountain pine needle notes – potpourri, white peach, ripe apricots, kumquat, a hint of farm funk – like hugging a sheep in the sun, with slightly astringent pine cleaner note.

Palate: A lovely light peach fragrance, even peach gummy on the long finish, with hints of warm spices. Incredibly balanced between fruit and wood. The pine / astringent note is present. This is delicious but that astringence is quite strange.

Rating: 5 / 10 – What a strange set of conflicts. The fruitiness is amazing. The astringence bizarre. I don’t know what to do with this.

Rating 6/ 10
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Aurian 1974 Cask R8 49.4%

Nose: Clove flowers, lime zest, old timey rootbeer barrel candy.

Palate: Chicory, clove, kaffir lime leaves, mild grape vinegar, lime peel

Rating: 6 / 10 – this is solid