Auchentoshan

Auchentoshan is a triple-distilled, single malt, lowland Scotch whisky. Billed as "the world’s No. 1 best selling lowland single malt," Auchentoshan is distilled by Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Limited and is available in Classic, 12 year, 18 year old, 21 year and three wood (American Bourban, Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximinez) varieties.

Auchentoshan Distillery

Auchentoshan is one of the few remaining Lowland Malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. Established in 1823, the distillery lies to the North-West of Glasgow on the outskirts of Clydebank in Dumbartonshire.

Unusually for a Scottish distillery, Auchentoshan practices triple distillation. Generally the final stage of Scotch whisky production involves distilling the fermented mash in two copper stills. In Auchentoshan, a third still gives a final spirit strength of 81% ABV (162 proof). This triple distillation, complemented by unpeated malt, gives Auchentoshan a more delicate flavour than many Scotch Whiskies. Maturation is in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry butts.

Core Range

*Auchentoshan Classic
*Auchentoshan 12 year old
*Auchentoshan Three wood
*Auchentoshan 18 year old
*Auchentoshan 21 year old

Special bottlings are released periodically, including the oldest, a 50 year old Auchentoshan distilled in 1957 and released in 2008.

Other Information

The distillery has a visitor centre and conference facilities, both completed in 2005, and is open to the public for tours.

ee also

* Whisky
* Scotch whisky
* List of whisky brands
* List of distilleries in Scotland

External links

* [http://www.auchentoshan.co.uk/ Auchentoshan official web site]
* [http://www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk/Morrison-Bowmore-Distillers.aspx Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Limited] (distillers of Auchentoshan and other Scotch whiskys)
* [http://www.bevx.com/bow/bow_30 BevX.com - Auchentoshan 16 year]