Auchentoshan

Auchentoshan Distillery

  • Founded: 1823
  • Status: Operational
  • Regiond: Lowland, Scotland – Dalmuir, Clydebank, Glasgow G81 4SJ +44(0)1389 878561
  • Online: https://www.auchentoshan.com/

History Auchentoshan was built in 1800. After its foundation, it changed hands multiple times, and was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely. Cairns sold Auchentoshan to Morrison Bowmore distillers in 1984. Suntory invested in Morrison Bowmore in 1989. In 1994, they acquired 100% of its holdings. In May 2014, Beam Inc. and Suntory Holdings Limited merged to create Beam Suntory Inc, who are now the owners of Auchentoshan and other Morrison Bowmore holdings.

The Whiskyphiles tasting notes

Official Bottling
  • Auchentoshan-11-Years-Old-1999-Bordeaux-Cask-Matured-single-malt-scotch-whisky Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured (2013) - Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured (58%, OB, 2011) 58% ABV around £40 for 70cl Score 86/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, single malt renowned […]
  • auchentoshan-11-year-old-2004-distillery-cask-oloroso-933 Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 2004 Single Cask 933 (2016) - Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive (60.1%, OB, Oloroso Cask #933, 2015) Whisky Review Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery Bottling: Suntory – Distillery only ABV: 60.1% Cost: […]
  • Auchentoshan12YO Auchentoshan 12 Years Old (2014) - Auchentoshan 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) 40% ABV, £30 for 70cl What they say: Triple distilled then matured for over twelve years. Our Lowland Single Malt Whisky has the tempting aroma […]
  • Auchentoshan Bottle Your Own 2001 Bourbon Auchentoshan 13 Years Old 2001 Single Cask 50 (2015) - Auchentoshan 13 Years Old 2001 Distillery Exclusive (53.8%, OB, Bourbon Cask #50, 2014) Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery Bottling: Official – bottle-your-own distillery exclusive ABV: 53.8% Cost: ~ […]
  • auchentoshan-blood-oak Auchentoshan Blood Oak (2016) - Auchentoshan Blood Oak Whisky Review Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 46% Cost: £74.95 What they say: One of a pair of Travel Retail releases from […]
  • Auchentoshan-Classic-single-malt-scotch-whisky Auchentoshan Classic (2013) - Auchentoshan Classic Whisky review NAS, 40% ABV, RRP £20-25 for 70cl Score 58/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, SINGLE MALT, renowned for its soft delicate flavour. A […]
  • Auchentoshan_Heartwood Auchentoshan Heartwood (2014) - Auchentoshan Heartwood 43% ABV, £45.99 Score: 67/100 What they say: Exclusively for the Global Traveller Heartwood combines the perfect balance of rich whisky aged in Oloroso sherry casks, with a nuttiness from […]
  • Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc w Box Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish (2019) - Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish Whisky Review: I haven't been a huge fan of Auchentoshan for a while, or rather I haven't had an OB expression that I could really say I liked or enjoyed from their older range. Admittedly I haven't tried an awful lot of their new standard range. This one however is very different from their older expressions at least. Hugely drinkable and smooth but not light in character by any means. The Sauvignon Blanc cask influence is very complementary to Auchentoshan's spirit character here and really adds much more sweetness, fruit and florality. Perfectly drinkable at room temperature, however that sweetness would probably last if this one was chilled slightly also.  83/100
  • auchentoshan-3-wood-whisky Auchentoshan Three Wood (2016) - Auchentoshan Three Wood Whisky Review Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% Cost: £44.98 What they say: This unique Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Whisky has been […]
  • Auchentoshan Virgin Oak Auchentoshan Virgin Oak (2014) - Auchentoshan Virgin Oak 46% ABV, £63.31 Score 76/100 What they say: Placed in brand new oak casks right from the start, Auchentoshan threw the dice and won with their new Virgin Oak […]
Independent Bottling
Cadenhead
  • Auchentoshan 12 Years Old 1999 Authentic Collection (2014) - Auchentoshan 12 Years Old 1999 Authentic Collection (58.7% Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 234 Bottles, 2011) 58.7% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Distilled at Auchentoshan Distillery in the Lowland in […]
  • Auchentoshan 21 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection (2014) - Auchentoshan 21 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection (51.8%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Barrel, 162 Bottles, 2014) 51.8% ABV, £65 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Aged 21 Years Distilled at Auchentoshan Distillery Distilled: […]
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