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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2 - 10 of 67 reviews
4 April 2019 06:45
Sehr mild und rund. klasse Geschmack, fruchtig.
2 April 2019 16:19
Der Auchentoshan 12 Jahre ist für mich ein sehr guter Preis-Leistungs-Whiskys, hatte zuerst Bammel, weil der Auchentoshan American Oak, den ich schon vorher getrunken habe, sagen wir es mal so, überhaupt nicht gemundet hat, aber dieser 12 Jährige ist eine klare kauf Empfehlung.
9 January 2019 19:13
Ein Tropfen für alle Gelegenheiten. Solide, aber kein besonderer Charakter.
3 December 2018 13:44
Fruchtiger Whisky mit nussigem Abgang. Nicht zu torfig. Für den Preis ein super Whisky.
26 October 2018 07:25
Als Geschenk geholt, kam super an!
11 October 2018 13:18
Durch Zufall gefunden, Bewertungen gelesen. Denen schließe ich mich an.
19 September 2018 13:55
kräftiger Geschmack, gute Bekömmlichkeit.
5 July 2018 14:49
gute preise, schnelle u. gut verpackte lieferung = volle zufriedenheit
24 April 2018 06:33
Für den Anfang nicht schlecht. Schmeckt anfangs doch recht torfig, legt sich aber schnell wieder und dann kommt die süße etwas mehr durch.
23 March 2018 05:58
Schöner leichter aber dennoch schon komplexer Whisky. Ausgewogenes Verhältnis von Fruchtigkeit,Süße, und leichter Würzigkeit. Habe ihn als "Sommerwhisky" für die Terrasse bestellt - das passt.