Auchentoshan Scotch-single
Lowland single malt, triple distilled, unpeated, and quietly distinctive.
The story behind Auchentoshan
Auchentoshan sits just outside Glasgow in the Lowland region, and it has been licensed there since 1823, when John Bulloch's Duntocher operation took the name. What sets it apart is patience at the still: it is the only Scottish single malt distillery that triple distills 100% of its production, running spirit through a wash still, an intermediate still, and a spirit still. The new make leaves the copper at 80% to 82% ABV, lighter and purer than the double distilled norm.
The barley is 100% unpeated, so there is no smoke to hide behind. Water comes from Loch Katrine, and the spirit matures in ex Bourbon barrels, Oloroso butts, and Pedro Ximenez casks. We have poured Auchentoshan for Long Island customers for years, and it remains the gentlest way into single malt.
Explore the Auchentoshan range
Three expressions cover the Auchentoshan range at our Commack store, from a bourbon cask entry to a sherry finished pour.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Oak | Single Malt Scotch | 80 | First fill ex bourbon; vanilla, coconut, citrus |
| 12 Years Old | Single Malt Scotch | 80 | Bourbon and sherry casks; creme brulee, citrus |
| Three Wood | Single Malt Scotch | 86 | Bourbon then Oloroso and PX sherry; dark fruit, butterscotch |
| 18 Years Old | Single Malt Scotch | 86 | Deeply matured; tobacco leaf, green tea, toasted almond |
| Auchentoshan & Ale | Highball serve | Varies | Light malt lifted with pale ale over ice |
Which Auchentoshan is right for you?
Pricing here tracks the expressions themselves. American Oak, aged entirely in first fill ex bourbon barrels, runs $49.99. The 12 Years Old, matured mostly in bourbon with a sherry portion, is $45.99. Three Wood, finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks, sits at $83.99, and it earns the jump with dark fruit and butterscotch. Call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock before you drive over, since these move.
Vanilla and coconut from first fill bourbon casks feel familiar, with no peat.
Balanced creme brulee and citrus at 80 proof, easy neat or with water.
Oloroso and PX finishing bring dark fruit and butterscotch at 86 proof.