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Auchentoshan
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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 Select, 10 year, and 21 year varieties.
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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 and is a short journey from the city to Loch Lomond.
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.
- Auchentoshan Select
- Auchentoshan 10 year old
- Auchentoshan 3 wood
- Auchentoshan 21 year old
Special bottlings are released periodically, including the oldest, a 41 year old Auchentoshan distilled in 1962 and released in 2003.
The distillery has a visitor centre and conference facilities, both completed in 2005, and is open to the public for tours.
- Auchentoshan offical web site
- Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Limited (distillers of Auchentoshan and other Scotch whiskys)