AUCHANTOSHAN 12 yo Lowlands Single Malt Whiskey 70 cl

Description

Auchentoshan Aged 12 Years: Lowland Whisky, Triple Distillation and Double Cask Maturation

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky produced at Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank, near Glasgow, Scotland.

The distillery was established in 1823 and belongs to the Lowlands whisky region, which covers the southern part of mainland Scotland.

Auchentoshan is particularly recognised for its use of triple distillation, a production method more commonly associated with Irish whiskey than with Scottish single malts.

Most Scotch single malt distilleries use two copper pot stills in sequence. Auchentoshan employs three successive distillation stages to produce a relatively light and refined new-make spirit.

The process begins with malted barley, which is milled and mixed with hot water to extract fermentable sugars.

The resulting liquid is fermented before undergoing distillation in copper pot stills.

The third distillation increases the alcoholic strength of the new-make spirit and helps shape Auchentoshan's distinctive character.

The spirit is then matured in oak casks for at least twelve years.

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old combines maturation in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.

These different cask types contribute complementary aromatic characteristics.

American oak previously used for bourbon can develop vanilla, caramel and sweet pastry notes, while sherry-seasoned oak contributes nutty, fruity and spicy nuances.

The finished whisky has a golden appearance.

Its nose opens with aromas of sweet pastry and crème brûlée, followed by citrus zest and hazelnut.

Fresh green notes provide a contrast to the sweeter aromatic elements.

On the palate, Auchentoshan 12 Year Old displays a smooth texture and a combination of vanilla, tangerine and lime.

The citrus flavours contribute freshness, while hazelnut and oak provide additional complexity.

The finish is gently drying, with ginger spice and a lingering nutty character.

At 40% alcohol by volume, this whisky offers a relatively delicate expression of twelve-year-old Scotch single malt.

It can be enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass, allowing the citrus, pastry and nut aromas to develop.

A small addition of water may reveal different aromatic nuances, while serving the whisky over ice provides a cooler tasting experience.

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old illustrates the distillery's characteristic approach to whisky production, combining triple distillation with maturation in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks.