Is Auchentoshan a good whiskey?
A light, bright whisky with plenty of vanilla sweetness at its centre – great as an aperitif dram.
How old is Auchentoshan American oak?
Founded in 1823, Auchentoshan has managed to successfully weather the ups and downs of nearly 200 years of whisky history, including losing a significant portion of its maturing stock to an air raid in World War II (a risk of being located so close to Glasgow).
How do you drink Auchentoshan American oak?
Combine your measure of Auchentoshan American Oak whisky with the lemon juice and honey syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a glass or a mug with ice.
How much is Auchentoshan whiskey?
Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
| RRP: | £32.00 |
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| Price: | £29.68 (£42.40 / l) |
| You Save: | £2.32 (7%) |
Which Auchentoshan is the best?
Highest rated whiskies with > 3 votes
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| WB Rating: 82.56 | Auchentoshan Blood Oak Bottling serie: 2015 Limited Release Bottled: 2015 46.0 % Vol. |
| WB Rating: 79.32 | Auchentoshan Dark Oak Bottled: 2019 43.0 % Vol. |
| WB Rating: 79.47 | Auchentoshan Heartwood Bottled: 2017 43.0 % Vol. |
| WB Rating: 75.45 | Auchentoshan Springwood 40.0 % Vol. |
What kind of scotch is Auchentoshan?
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky Essential Facts Auchentoshan and Hazelburn are the only triple-distilled Scotch whiskies. Other single malts are distilled just twice. The distillery may be in Glasgow, but the brand’s water source is the Cochno Loch in the nearby Kilpatrick Hills.
Why is Auchentoshan triple distilled?
The triple-distillation means a portion of their un-aged liquid comes out at a substantially higher proof—more impurities have been filtered out, a more reactive spirit is ready to be aged.
How is Auchentoshan American oak single malt whisky made?
According to the press release, Auchentoshan selects casks from both the top and bottom of their warehouse and marries them together to create American Oak. Thanks again to Manuela at Savona Communications for the sample. Nose: Vanilla and raw barley. Notes are very similar to Irish blended whisky.
What kind of whisky is American oak single malt?
Triple distilled and matured solely in American bourbon casks. The result: a Lowland Single Malt Whisky with the sweet aromas of vanilla and coconut – along with the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste. Like all Auchentoshan whisky, American Oak is a really versatile Single Malt.
What can you do at the Auchentoshan distillery?
Discover the Auchentoshan signature cocktails devised at our distillery and innovative drink creations, brought to you by our New Malt Order bartender program. Find out how you can join us at the distillery for a behind the scenes tour at the heart of our whisky experience.
What kind of cask to use for Auchentoshan?
“First fill American oak casks are perfect for maturing Auchentoshan. Where once they held bourbon, now we trust our spirit to their care. In the dark chill of our warehouses, patient years follow.