Auchentoshan 2010
Cask: #700967
Cask Type: Barrel
Bottled: 2022
Age: 12
Region: Lowland
No. of bottles: 220
ABV: 57.5%
Release: Autumn 2022
Jonny McMillan
“An archetypal triple distilled whisky, very light distillate notes showing green fruits with a touch of grassiness, but the main character is from the sweet ex-bourbon wood giving vanilla, caramel and coconut notes. A lighter whisky to be enjoyed before dinner I’d suggest.”
Tasting Notes
This understated Lowlander is the perfect balance of distillate and wood throughout. The nose gives soft shortbread and crème brûlée paired with fresh green fruit, apples, pear drops and marzipan. The palate follows this theme, with the vanilla flavours from the cask pairing perfectly with ripe distillate fruitiness. There’s an unexpected burst of mango and lime zest toward the back palate which lingers onto the finish. Often overlooked in favour of the bigger, bolder Highland whiskies, this is the perfect dram for a summer’s day - ideal to savour alongside a good book in the garden.
Distillery
Auchentoshan is located at Dalmuir to the west of Glasgow, a short distance from the river Clyde. The distillery produces a triple-distilled whisky which, although quite light in style, is highly regarded for its very smooth character.
Rob says: “Auchentoshan shows the oftentimes archetypal elegance of Lowland malts, using Triple Distillation, eschewing the use of peat, and allowing the resulting lithe spirit to develop complexity through judicious oak choices.”