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Auchentoshan 18 years Single Malt

fresh woody
3.7
(4)€99Scotland, Lowland, Single Malt

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Auchentoshan does something almost no other Scottish distillery bothers with. It distils its spirit three times instead of two. That extra run pushes the new make up to a remarkable 81% strength. Stripping away heaviness and leaving something clean and bright. Eighteen years in the cask round off the edges. You get soft dried fruit, a curl of sherry, gentle oak and a warm thread of vanilla. There is a peppery lift too, with a little wood and spice underneath. Nicknamed Glasgow's Malt Whisky, this is a Lowland malt that rewards slow, neat sipping by the fire.

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Auchentoshan

Auchentoshan is a Scottish distillery located near Glasgow, in the Lowlands region of Scotland. It was founded in 1823 and is known for producing triple distilled single malt whisky. The water used in the production process comes from Loch Katrine, which is located in the Trossachs National Park. This water is naturally filtered through the hills and glens, providing a unique and pure taste to the whisky. Auchentoshan produces a range of different expressions, from their classic American Oak and Three Wood expressions to their more exclusive and limited releases. The whisky is matured in a variety of casks including bourbon, sherry, and wine casks, giving each expression its own unique flavor profile. Auchentoshan is one of the only distilleries in Scotland to use a third still in their production process. This third still, known as the "Intermediate Still," helps to create a lighter and smoother whisky by removing any impurities and adding to the complexity of the flavour.

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About the Auchentoshan 18 years Single Malt

Auchentoshan 18 years Single Malt is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky made just outside Glasgow. The Auchentoshan distillery sits near Clydebank, at the foot of the Kilpatrick Hills in Scotland. What sets this place apart is triple distillation. Most Scotch is distilled twice, but Auchentoshan runs its spirit through three stills. This pushes the new make to around 81% strength. The result is a lighter, cleaner character that suits long ageing well. After eighteen years in oak, this whisky has real depth. Expect dried fruit and sherry sweetness up front. Soft vanilla and gentle oak follow, with a woody, peppery edge underneath. There is a touch of spice on the finish too. It stays delicate even at full age, a hallmark of the Lowland style. Auchentoshan 18 years Single Malt rewards patience in the glass. It is best enjoyed neat, served at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass. A short rest lets the dried fruit and vanilla open up. Many drinkers add a few drops of water to coax out more of the floral, fresh notes. The Auchentoshan distillery was founded in 1823 and is sometimes called Glasgow's Malt Whisky. That nickname reflects its home on the city's western edge. Few distilleries stick to triple distillation, which makes this single malt a genuine curiosity. As an aged eighteen-year-old Lowland expression, it offers smooth oak, sherry and spice without heavy peat or smoke. For anyone exploring Lowland whisky, this is a benchmark bottle worth seeking out. It is a fine, gentle introduction to the wider Lowland whisky tradition.