More information Auchentoshan Heartwood 1 Liter (Lowland) Whisky
Auchentoshan Heartwood combines the perfect balance of rich whisky aged in Oloroso sherry casks, with a nuttiness from bourbon cask maturation.
Auchentoshan was built in 1800. After its foundation, it changed hands multiple times, and was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely. Cairns sold Auchentoshan to Morrison Bowmore distillers in 1984.
Auchentoshan is located at the foot of the Kilpatrick hills on the outskirts of Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire near the Erskine Bridge. It is one of six distilleries in the Scottish Lowlands along with Bladnoch, Glenkinchie and recently Daftmill Distillery, Annandale Distillery and Ailsa Bay Distillery.
Auchentoshan distillery (pronounced Aw-khen-tosh-an) is a Single Malt whisky distillery in the west of Scotland. The name Auchentoshan is Gaelic and translates as "the corner of the field". The distillery is also known as "Glasgow's Malt Whisky" due to its close proximity to Glasgow and "the breakfast whisky" due to its sweet and delicate nature.
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 known as the "Intermediate Still" helps to gives a final spirit strength of 81% ABV (162 proof). This triple distillation, in addition to an unpeated malt, gives Auchentoshan a more delicate and sweet flavour than many Scotch Whiskies.
Heartwood combines the perfect balance of rich whisky aged in Oloroso sherry casks, with a nuttiness from bourbon cask maturation.
Technical DetailsBrand | AUCHENTOSHAN |
Size | 1 Litre |
Format | Glass |
Region Produced in | Lowlands |
Destillations | 3 |
Type | Single Malt |
Cask | American ex-Bourbon casks, Spanish ex-Oloroso casks |
Alcohol Content | 43% |
Tasting Notes | To The Eye: Dark honey To The Nose: Fresh cappuccino. To The Tongue: A light sweetness develops into a rich, fruity mouthfeel. To The End: Dark and drying, with rich fruit lingering on and on |
Awards | Silver Medal IWSC 2014 |
Package | Box |
Volumetric Weight | 1.80 |
Storage Instructions | Cool and dry conditions |
Manufacturer/Producer | Auchentoshan Distillery |
Country Produced in | UK |
70 CL Proportion EUR | 27,26 |
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