Auchentoshan
Fact Sheet
Founded: 1823
Current owner: Suntory (Morrison Bowmore)
Stills: 1 wash, 1 intermediate, 1 spirit
Capacity: 1.65 million litres per year
Location: Dalmuir, Dumbartonshire
Website: www.auchentoshan.com
Notable Facts: Auchentoshan is the only Scottish distillery that distills all its spirit three times.
Report of my visit to Auchentoshan Distillery
Bottlings
May 17, 2013
The fruit flavours taste a bit artificial and the finish is one of the shortest I have experienced in a single malt, but for the rather cheap price it is okay-ish and a step up from the Springwood. – Rating: 74/100
April 26, 2013
Quite immature but still smooth because of the triple distillation, a dram for moments when you wish to avoid flavourfulness. – Rating: 67/100
March 3, 2013
Even afer 35 years the wood only contributes a nice spiciness without overpowering the fruit. – Rating: 88/100
March 3, 2013
This malt has a very nice fruity and creamy base that is enhanced by rather strong wood spices. – Rating: 85/100
February 6, 2013
Very floral, but in a good way. There is a minimal soapiness to it but it is too faint to call it a flaw. Quite unusual. – Rating: 84/100
May 26, 2012
Even though it has been fully matured in wine casks, the Bordeaux does not overpower the whisky. Very smooth on the palate but also forceful at the same time. – Rating: 85/100
March 15, 2012
Triple distillation and a refill cask make this an extremely subtle dram. You may well give it a try, if you like that ultra-light style, but this doesn’t cut it for me – Rating: 63/100
February 3, 2011
A smooth Lowland malt that is quite pleasant on the palate, but the finish is over much too soon. – Rating: 78/100
June 4, 2010
Set of 3 miniatures only available at the distillery
August 6, 2009
The only good thing I can say about this expression is that it is discontinued. If you happen to find a bottle, avoid it! This is a perfect example of an NAS statement used to disguise immature whisky. – Score: 55/100
July 26, 2009
Very complex, you can find something different in every dram. But still not my favourite. – Score: 82/100
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May 10, 2011
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November 30, 2010
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Place of Residence: Glasgow, Scotland
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Whisky Involvement: Multiple
June 3, 2010
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