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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5 - 10 of 67 reviews
23 July 2016 14:11
Geht so
18 April 2016 13:19
Ist OK für das Geld
14 March 2016 16:35
Für Nicht-Kenner wie uns, die gelegentlich ein Glas genießen möchten, absolut empfehlenswert. Nicht zu torfig, mit Honignote, lecker!
3 February 2016 14:38
Nur die Jahrgänge lassen Geschmacksdifferenzierungen zu, bei diesem insgesamt hervorragenden Whisky!
16 December 2015 16:13
Ein leckerer guter Whisky für den etwas anspruchsvolleren Geniesser.
Die Kaufabwicklung mit Home of Malts war perfekt!
29 September 2015 07:03
Gehört zu meinen Lieblingen!
25 July 2015 10:59
ehrlich
Es gibt weiche, es gibt rauchige, es gibt scharfe.
Dieser ist mein Allrounder. Du merkst dass du einen Whiskey trinkst, Er hat eine gewisse Schärfe, aber nicht so rund und angenehm dass dir morgen die Birne weh tut, wie du nicht gemerkt hast, dass du Alkohol trinkst.
Einfach gut und ehrlich - Aus den Lowlands !
16 June 2015 16:06
Immer wieder gern.Kommt bei meinen Gästen gut an.
4 June 2015 10:05
Ich bin jetzt nicht "der" Fachmann, aber Vollmundig, fruchtig, angenehm, werde ihn wohl wieder mal bestellen.
20 May 2015 12:33
Solider Single Malt Whisky (Lowland) zum sehr erschwinglichen Preis.