Auchentoshan 12 year old
Profile: The Auchentoshan 12 year old at a Glance
- Auchentoshan 12 year old - The gentleman among Lowland whiskies
- Triple distilled Lowland single malt - Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
- Smooth, elegant, and beginner-friendly
- Produced near Glasgow since the early 19th century
- Typical of the region: light, floral, and balanced
Portrait: What makes the Auchentoshan 12 year old special
While many Scottish whiskies come across as sturdy lumberjacks, the Auchentoshan 12 year old is more of the well-groomed type with a tweed jacket, bookcase, and a penchant for jazz records. No wonder - after all, it comes from the Scottish Lowlands, just a stone's throw from Glasgow, making it a classy suburban whisky.
Auchentoshan (pronounced "Ock-un-toschen" - don't despair, even Scots sometimes have to ask) is one of the few distilleries in Scotland that triple-distills its whiskies. While others say "good enough" after two, Auchentoshan goes one step further – for more elegance, more polish, and probably also because they simply can.
The distillery itself has been around since the early 19th century. It has survived wars, recessions, and the occasional bout of Glasgow weather – and today stands like a rock in the Lowland surf, albeit with considerably more style.
The 12-year-old is the brand's flagship – the whisky that politely says "good evening" before pouring itself a glass. Not loud, not wild, but with attitude.
In short: Anyone who thinks a whisky has to blow in your face like a campfire can straighten their collar for a moment.
Auchentoshan shows that understatement can be damn charming.
Tasting Notes: This is what the Auchentoshan 12 year old tastes like
- Nose: Fresh and elegant with aromas of toffee, almonds, and a hint of citrus - behind it, light vanilla, roasted malt, and a subtle floral touch
- Palate: smooth and balanced - caramel and pale malt meet subtle oak spice, roasted nuts, and a hint of orange - the triple distillation ensures a soft, clear impression
- Finish: medium-long, smooth, and slightly dry - some sweetness lingers, accompanied by delicate oak notes and a hint of chocolate
| Bottler: | Original Bottling |
|---|---|
| Alcohol: | 40%vol. |
| Age: | 12 year old |
| Distillery: | Auchentoshan |
| Coloured: | contains Colour |
| Cask Type: | exBourbon/exSherry |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Manufacturer: | Auchentoshan Distillery, Clydebank Glasgow G81 4SJ, Großbritannien |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Auchentoshan |
| Smoke: | non smoky |
| Region: | Lowlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Beam Deutschland GmbH, Unterschweinstiege 2-14 60549 Frankfurt, Deutschland |
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1 - 10 of 67 reviews
1 August 2023 17:02
mild und süffig
14 January 2021 12:29
Guter Whisky sehr weich und ausgewogen
20 August 2020 19:18
sehr limonig, leeeeecker
11 March 2020 08:48
Sehr lecker zum einfach so trinken ohne grosses Tam Tam.
5 January 2020 13:31
Sehr gefälliger Tropfen zum erstaunlich günstigen Preis, nicht ganz so gehaltvoll wie der triplewood, aber sehr zu empfehlen
11 October 2019 07:07
Kann seine Herkunft aus dem Süden nicht leugnen, wobei mir persönlich der Glenkinchie 12 Jahre aus der Region besser gefällt.
28 July 2019 10:53
Schwach im Geschmack
28 July 2019 07:29
Sehr gut
26 June 2019 12:04
Guter Preis!.Schnelle Lieferung!.
6 June 2019 19:48
unvorstellbar für diesen Preis, hat ALLES von einem Lowlands, intensiv, weich, lang im Abgang, in meiner Sammlung Top 10 - kaufen!
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