Auchentoshan is the only distillery to use triple distillation which means less impurities and a higher alcohol content when distillation is finished 81 abv opposed to 70.
Auchentoshan scotch single malt three wood review.
To me it tastes like a very good bourbon whisky.
If it was a bourbon it would be hailed rather highly across the board.
I honestly wanted to buy all of them but alas my wallet suggested otherwise that day.
Finish medium length and malty with notes of buttered toast and toffee.
From american bourbon to spanish oloroso sherry and then finally pedro ximenez sherry casks this a rich complex whisky with toffee and sherry flavours.
A highlight of the distillery s core range three wood is a fine single malt matured first in ex bourbon barrels before being transferred for an additional period of maturation in first ex oloroso then ex pedro ximenez sherry casks.
Auchentoshan makes very unique scotch because all of it s products are the result of three distillations as opposed to only the normal two.
The scotch noob reviews 5 comments auchentoshan is usually known as a light gentle spirit originating from the lowlands which is also known for producing generally light gentle spirits.
Auchentoshan reinforces this reputation by triple distilling its malt in the irish style.
The company a lowland distillery also makes some fine whisky to match its name.
Balance body feel good balance round body and a heavy oily feel.
Auchentoshan three wood single malt scotch whisky review in scotch whiskey reviews by jeffrey schwartz march 7 2019 of the three i opted to buy the three wood.
Definitely a decent summer malt and i wouldn t fault anyone for putting a few ice cubes in a glass of this on a hot day.
A robust and well chosen 47 abv keeps it sprightly while the lowland malt keeps it sweet and unchallenging.
Bottled at 43 abv it is widely available in the uk for a price of around 45.
A very standard tasting malt with no rough edges.
Auchentoshan classic 12 years old and three wood september 3 2009 next to bruichladdich and bunnahabhain auchentoshan is one of my favorite names in the scotch whisky business.
Auchentoshan three wood is a very confused malt whisky.
At 45 a bottle i can imagine this being a very pleasant to have on the shelf as an everyday drinker.
Overall auchentoshan 12 years is a single malt with a pleasant amount of character.
