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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3 - 10 of 67 reviews
20 February 2018 10:21
Wow...sehr sherrylastig und weich. Auch vom weiblichen Geschlecht sehr gerne angenommen :-)! Den merk ich mir!
25 January 2018 11:27
Dieser Whisky gehört mittlerweile zu meinen Lieblingssorten und ist zu jeder Gelegenheit ein guter Begleiter.
25 January 2018 10:10
Sehr angenehmer Whisky, der mit Sicherheit auch viele Einsteiger begeistert.
25 January 2018 09:00
Ich bin ja kein Tester. Destillerie in den Lowlands, Wasser aus den Highlands.
Keine Spielerei mit 2ter Reifung.
Lecker.
25 January 2018 05:23
Sanft und weich auf der Zunge. Süße wechselt sich mit Mandarine und Zitrone ab.
12 January 2018 15:56
Preis für Qualität sehr gut
11 January 2018 21:29
Man nimmt ihn nicht richtig ernst, aber er überrascht immer wieder. Malz, Nüsse, etwas Marzipan und helle Frucht. Für jeden Tag.
28 November 2017 08:27
Alles in Ordnung
Schnelle und einfache Abwicklung
18 November 2017 19:40
Rauchig, würzig
10 November 2017 03:50
Super, leckerer Tropfen, selten so einen ausgewogenen Whisky auf der Zunge gehabt. Mit Recht die vielen Auszeichnungen!