Auchentoshan
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AUCHENTOSHAN
11 years old
55.1 %
Date distilled Dec 79
Date bottled Jul 91
Society Cask No. code 5.4
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
VINTAGE LOWLAND MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
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Date distilled Dec 79
Date bottled Jul 91
Society Cask No. code 5.4
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society,
The Vaults, Leith, Edinburgh
VINTAGE LOWLAND MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
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40 %
Signatory Vintage
Scotch Whisky Co, Ltd, Edinburgh
AUCHENTOSHAN
Signatory Vintage
Scotch Whisky Co, Ltd, Edinburgh
AUCHENTOSHAN
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43 %
VINTAGE 1966
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
VINTAGE 1966
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
10 years old
46 %
WHISKY GALORE
The Legendary Scotch Rare Aged
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilled 1992
Bottled 2002
Whisky Galore Ltd, Huntly,
Aberdeenshire
WHISKY GALORE
The Legendary Scotch Rare Aged
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distilled 1992
Bottled 2002
Whisky Galore Ltd, Huntly,
Aberdeenshire
'Whisky Galore' is known as 'The Legendary Scotch', in celebration of the famous incident in 1941 when the S.S. Politician, a cargo ship laden with whisky, foundered in the Sound of Eriskay, off the West Coast of Scotland.
The ship sailed into history and legend when her unfortunate demise presented the local islanders with an unexpected and irresistible bounty of 'free' whisky, which they smuggled ashore.
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40 %
SELECT
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
SELECT
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
Appreciated by connoisseurs for its smooth flavour and by those new to malts for its lightness and accessibility, Auchentoshan Single Malt has been produced in Dalmuir, Glasgow since 1823.
One of only a few Lowland Malts, even in this select company Auchentoshan is unique; while others distill only twice, Auchentoshan Distillery continues the tradition of triple distil¬lation. But then the malt we create is worth the time and effort.
Light, fruity, sweet and delicate it shows surprising depth of character and early maturity for its years.
The only Malt produced in Glasgow, Auchentoshan - like the city itself - is a true individual fusing tradition and innovation in a whisky now recognised as The Lowland Malt.
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43 %
THREE WOOD
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Matured in American Bourbon,
Spanish Oloroso Sherry
and Pedro Ximenez Casks
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
THREE WOOD
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Matured in American Bourbon,
Spanish Oloroso Sherry
and Pedro Ximenez Casks
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
This Three Wood Auchentoshan has been matured in three different types of casks, American Bourbon, Spanish Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximinez Casks.
Producing a rich complex whisky with incredible toffee and sherry flavours.
9 years old
46%
THE UN-CHILLFILTERED COLLECTION
THE UN-CHILLFILTERED COLLECTION
LAST BOTTLE AND EMPTY
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
Matured in a Bourbon Barrel
Distilled on: 14th October 1992
Bottled on: 10th June 2002
Cask No. 6241
Genummerde flessen
328 Bottles
No Chillfiltration
Signatory Vintage
Scotch Whisky Co, Ltd, Edinburgh
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
Matured in a Bourbon Barrel
Distilled on: 14th October 1992
Bottled on: 10th June 2002
Cask No. 6241
Genummerde flessen
328 Bottles
No Chillfiltration
Signatory Vintage
Scotch Whisky Co, Ltd, Edinburgh
Uitgebracht, samen in Rack met Mortlach 12 years old, Clynelish 9 years old, Highland Park 14 years old en Caol Ila 12 years old.
aged 12 years
43 %
The Triple Distilled
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
CUNARD
QUEEN ELIZABETH 2
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
The Triple Distilled
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
CUNARD
QUEEN ELIZABETH 2
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
The Lowland Malt Distillery rests at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick Hills, overlooking the famous River Clyde, once renowed as the 'Scottish Gateway to the World'.
Queen Elizabeth 2 The Legend Continues
This bottle represents the finest of Scottish tradition: The majestic Queen Elizabeth 2 and the unique Triple Distilled Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, both born in Scotland on the Banks of the River Clyde.
This incomparable whisky can be enjoyed on any of QE 2's exiting itineraries, but in particular, it is most enjoyable in your own home, whilst reminiscing about your voyage on the QE 2.
Aged 17 years
51 %
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
BORDEAUX WINE FINISH
First eight years
maturation in bourbon barrels
Followed by nine years maturation in
Saint-Julien Bordeaux wine casks
Limited Edition Bottling
3600 Bottles Auchentoshan Distillery,
Dalmuir
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
BORDEAUX WINE FINISH
First eight years
maturation in bourbon barrels
Followed by nine years maturation in
Saint-Julien Bordeaux wine casks
Limited Edition Bottling
3600 Bottles Auchentoshan Distillery,
Dalmuir
Auchentoshan distillery has been distilling its award winning single malt whisky for over 180 years. Resting at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick hills, overlooking the river Clyde, Auchentoshan is one of only three remaining working Lowland distilleries.
Auchentoshan is quite unique in Scotland: it is the only distillery to distill the spirit in its tall copper stills three times. This extra distillation produces an extremely pure and light spirit.
This is a very limited edition Auchentoshan, with only 3600 bottles available around the world. This Auchentoshan has spent the first eight years of its life slowly maturing in bourbon barrels, followed by nine years maturation in the finest Saint-Julien Bordeaux wine casks. This careful maturation process has produced an exceedingly complex and delicious edition of Auchentoshan.
The colour is deep tangerine gold, the wine cask maturation is evident on the nose with rich fruity aromas-toffee apple and dark demerara sugar.
The palate is loaded with concen¬trated stewed fruits and a hint of vanilla.
The finish is warm, silky smooth and comforting. A rare pleasure indeed.
Matured for over
TWENTY ONE years
TWENTY ONE years
43 %
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
MATURED IN AMERICAN BOURBON
AND SPANISH SHERRY CASKS
Limited Release
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
MATURED IN AMERICAN BOURBON
AND SPANISH SHERRY CASKS
Limited Release
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
Brought together after 14 years in North American bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.
Nuttiness and citrus tang, balanced with hints of crème brulee. Non Chill – filtrered and bottled at
High strength, to capture every subtle flavor.
Matured for over TWELVE years
40 %
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
Aged 16 years
53,7 %
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
FINEST BOURBON MATURED
Limited Edition Bottling
4800 Bottles
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
FINEST BOURBON MATURED
Limited Edition Bottling
4800 Bottles
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
Established in 1823, Auchentoshan meaning ‘corner of the field’ in Gaelic is one of only three
remaining working Lowland Distilleries in Scotland. The Distillery sits hidden at the foot of
the Old Kilpatrick hills overlooking the famous River Clyde which runs through the heart of
Glasgow in the west of Scotland.
Auchentoshan Single Malt is renowed for its light, delicate flavours which are achieved by the
distillery’s unique triple distillation process whereby the spirit is not distilled twice as elsewhere in Scotland but instead distilled three times
This limited edition Auchentoshan of 4800 bottles has been selected from only the finest first
fill American oak bourbon barrels. For 16 years the spirit has lain in the darkened warehouses
of Auchentoshan Distillery slowly maturing and developing the most wonderful flavours
Golden barley in colour with a medium body. The nose is a gorgeous sweet vanilla with light
woody influences followed by soft , warm honey flavours at the rear. The palate is initially
woody, followed by hints of creamy vanilla with a light suggestion of tangerine zest. The
palate is left feeling wonderfully cleansed and refreshed.
18 years old
43 %
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Matured in American Bourbon Oak
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Matured in American Bourbon Oak
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
Aged 10 years
40 %
THE LOWLAND MALT
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
THE LOWLAND MALT
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
LOWLAND SINGLE MALT
SCOTCH WHISKY
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir
AUCHENTOSHAN
2 0 0 1
9 years old
9 years old
46 %
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Distilled: 13/06/01
Matured in a Bourbon Barrel
Cask no: 800041
Bottled;09/03/11
298 Numbered Bottles
Natural Colour
Non Chillfiltering
Selected by The Ultimate Whisky Company, NL
AUCHENTOSHAN
THE ULTIMATE SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Distilled: 13/06/01
Matured in a Bourbon Barrel
Cask no: 800041
Bottled;09/03/11
298 Numbered Bottles
Natural Colour
Non Chillfiltering
Selected by The Ultimate Whisky Company, NL
AUCHENTOSHAN
VINTAGE 1 9 7 5
46,9 %
35 years old
Cask Strenght
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Lowland Single Malt Whisky
Distilled date: 07 / 05 / 1976
Bourbon Cask Matured
Bottle date: 08 / 02 / 2011
A full Bourbon Cask
Non Chill Filtered
Limited Edition
500 Numbered Bottles
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir, Clydebank
35 years old
Cask Strenght
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Lowland Single Malt Whisky
Distilled date: 07 / 05 / 1976
Bourbon Cask Matured
Bottle date: 08 / 02 / 2011
A full Bourbon Cask
Non Chill Filtered
Limited Edition
500 Numbered Bottles
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir, Clydebank
Butterscotch, rum and raisins, toffee aroma’s with hints of wood spice on the tongue
cutting through the sweetness, leaving a gentle finish of lingering malted barley.
14 years old
46 %
COOPER'S RESERVE
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
(2012 launched)
Every Single Drop Triple Distilled
Exclusively for the Global Traveller
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir, Glasgow
COOPER'S RESERVE
THE TRIPLE DISTILLED SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
(2012 launched)
Every Single Drop Triple Distilled
Exclusively for the Global Traveller
Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir, Glasgow
Brought together after 14 years in North American bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.
Nuttiness and citrus tang, balanced with hints of crème brulee. Non Chill – filtrered and bottled at
High strength, to capture every subtle flavor.
Lowlands
AUCHENTOSHAN
FRESH, FLORAL, ZESTY
Duntocher, Dumbartonshire. Het eigendom van Morrison Bowmore (Distillers) Ltd.
Auchentoshan is gebouwd in 1825 en was een groot gedeelte van de vorige eeuw het eigendom van de familie MacLachan.
Toen Barnard Auchentoshan in 1885 bezocht was C.H. Curtis & Co, uit Greenock eigenaar.
Auchentoshan betekent 'hoek van het veld' en zo is de distilleerderij gelegen, in een vallei tussen de rivier de Clyde en de Kilpatrick Hills, waar ook het proceswater van wordt be¬trokken.
Auchentoshan is de enige distilleerderij die gebruikt maakt van het klassieke Lowland proces van driemaal distilleren in zijn originele vorm.
Op het etiket van Auchantoshan staan drie ketels, dat staat voor één wash still, één spirit still en één intermediate still.
De wash, zeg maar bier gaat met 7^ % de wash still in, en komt er met 18^ % uit, daar¬na gaat de vloeistof naar de intermediate still en bereikt het een alcoholpercentage van 55 %, waarna in de derde ketek 80 % wordt bereikt.
Dan is het produkt heel zuiver en met een tamelijk neutraal karakter. De spirit rijpt op 68,5 % na toevoeging van water. Auchentoshan is geliefd bij blenders. De gerst wordt niet geturfrookt.
Auchentoshan was enige tijd het eigendom van de bierbrouwer Tennents, vervolgens van Bass Charrington, ook bierbrouwers, die Auchentoshan verkocht aan Eadie Cairns, een pubeigenaar te Glasgow en John Eadie, lid van een familie met brouwerij belangen.
Auchentoshan werd op 13 Maart 1940 getroffen door een bombardement van de Luftwaffe, waar¬bij 53 vaten gelagerde whisky verloren gingen.
In 1984 werd Auchentoshan overgenomen door Stanley P. Morrison, toen al de eigenaar van Bowmore, gekocht in 1963 en Glen Garioch, gekocht in 1970.
In 1989 was er een management buy-out, waarbij Suntory 35 % van het aandelenkapitaal in handen kreeg, waarna in 1994 Suntory in 1994 de resterende aandelen overnam.
Het water komt uit bronnen in de Kilpatrick Hills.
De mash tun heeft een inhoud van 7 ton. Er staan zes washbacks met een inhoud van 38000 liter elk, vier zijn er gemaakt van Canadees Larikshout, twee van roestvrij staal.
In het ketelhuis staan drie ketels: één wash still van 17.300 liter, één zogenaamde 'intermediate' still van 8000 liter en een spirit still van 11.500 liter.
De met stoom gestookte ketels kunnen 1,5 miljoen liter spirit per jaar produceren.
Na de eerste distillatie is het alcoholpercentage 18,5 %, na de distillatie in de 'inter-mediate' still 54 % en na het verlaten van de spirit still is het alcoholpercentage 81 %, het hoogste percentage in Schotland.
De spirit is daardoor heel zuiver en heel geschikt voor blenders.
Vóór het rijpen in zowel refill-, Bourbon- als sherryvaten wordt de spirit verdund tot 68,5 %.
De eigen blend van de groep is Rob Roy.
1825
Licentiehouder is een zekere Thorne
1837
James en Alexander Filshie zijn eigenaars
1878
C.H. Curtis & Co is eigenaar tot 1896
1903
John Maclachlan neemt Auchentoshan over
1923
G & J Maclachan gaat bankroet,
een nieuwe onderneming gaat verder
als Maclachan Ltd
1941
Auchentoshan wordt zwaar beschadigd
als gevolg van een bombardement
door de Luftwaffe
1948
De distilleerderij wordt herbouwd
1960
Maclachan Ltd wordt overgenomen
door de bierbrouwers J. & R. Tennant Brewers
1969
Auchentoshan wordt gekocht door Eadie Cairns Ltd
1974
Eadie Cairns Ltd moderniseert Auchentoshan
1984
Stanley P. Morrison wordt de nieuwe eigenaar,
hij is dan al eigenaar van Bowmore
1994
Suntory neemt Morrison Bowmore over en
wordt dus ook eigenaar van Auchentoshan
en Glengarioch
2004
Op 1 December gaat het bezoekerscentrum
open, de kosten waren £ 1.000.000
De oudste Auchentoshan ooit, wordt
uitgebracht: 42 jaar
2005
Kapaciteit: 1.750.000 liter spirit per jaar
2006
Auchentoshan 18 years old released
2007
A 50 years old rleased, the eldest so far
2008
New packaging and new expressions;
Classic, 18 years old and 1988
released
2010
Vintages 1977 and 1998 released
2011
Vintages 1975 and 1999 released
2012
For Duty Free six new expressions
are released
2013
Virgin oak released
2014
Classic is replaced with American Oak
2015
Blood oak and Noble Oak released
2017
Bartenders Malt released
2018
Bartenders Malt 2 and PX 1988 released
2019
American Oak Reserve and Dark Oak
released for Duty Free
2020
Capacity: 2.000.000 Ltrs
Output: 1.500.000 Ltrs
Mash tun: 1 x 7 tonnes
Washbacks: 6 x 38000 litres
1 wash still x 17.300 litres
1 intermediate still 8000 litres
1 x Spirit still x 11.500 litres
The wash still operates as per normal, while the spirit coming from the intermediate still is split into two, with only the high-strength ‘heads’ being carried forward for the final distillation. The low-strength ‘tails’ are mixed with the next distillation from the wash still.
The ‘heads’ are then mixed with the ‘feints’ from the previous spirit still distillation and a cut with an average strength of 81% is taken. A short fermentation gives Auchentoshan a cereal note which acts as a grounding flavour during maturation as well as balancing the high-toned citric notes. Its high strength means that it can easily be overpowered by oak. Consequently, the older the expression, the more ‘relaxed’ the wood influence is.
Legal whisky-making started here on the banks of the Clyde in 1817 when the Duntocher distillery was built by John Bulloch. Like many early start-ups it had a chequered early history and Bulloch went bankrupt soon after. It wasn’t to put his family off however. His grandson co-founded one of the 19th century’s most famous blending and broking firms, Bulloch Lade.
It was bought in 1834 by John Hart and Alexander Filshie who changed its name to Auchintoshan [sic]. The Filshie’s sold up in 1875 to a local grain merchant and again like so many stills, ‘Auchie’ spent almost a century being passed from one owner to another. During the Clyde Blitz of 1941 a warehouse was hit, sending a stream of blazing whisky into the river. A bomb crater has been turned into the distillery pond.
It was one of a number of distilleries purchased by brewers in the 1960s – in Auchie’s case Glasgow-based Tennant’s were owners from 1960 to 1969 when they offloaded it to a publican, Eadie Cairns. The upgraded distillery was then sold to Stanley P Morrison in 1984. It is now part of Beam Suntory. A new visitor facility was built in 2004.
Unusually, all of its production is used for single malt.
CAPACITY (MLPA) i
1.75
CONDENSER TYPE i
Shell and tube
FERMENTATION TIME i
50hrs
FILLING STRENGTH i
63.5%
GRIST WEIGHT (T) i
6.825
HEAT SOURCE i
Gas boiler generated steam
via pans and coils
MALT SPECIFICATION i
Pot still Spring barley
(non peated)
MALT SUPPLIER i
Simpsons
MASH TUN TYPE i
Semi Lauter
NEW-MAKE STRENGTH i
81%
SINGLE MALT PERCENTAGE i
100%
SPIRIT STILL SHAPE i
Lampglass style
STILLS i
3
WASH STILL CHARGE (L) i
17,500
WASH STILL SHAPE i
Lampglass style
WASHBACK CHARGE (L) i
34,500
WASHBACK SIZE (L) i
38,000
WASHBACK TYPE i
4 Wood, 4 Stainless steel
WASHBACKS i
7
WATER SOURCE i
Loch Katrine
WORT CLARITY i
Clear
YEAST TYPE i
Dry
Y
Beam Suntory
2014 - present
Morrison Bowmore Distillers
Suntory Holdings
1994 - 2014
Stanley P Morrison
1984 - 1989
Eadie Cairns
1969 - 1984
Bass Charrington
1967 - 1969
Charringtons
1964 - 1967
Wellpark Brewery
1960 - 1964
McLachlans Limited
1903 - 1960
Alex Ferguson & Co
1900 - 1903
CH Curtis & Co
1875 - 1900
J and A Fishlie
1834 - 1875
Bulloch & Co
1817 - 1834
Auchentoshan New Malt Order
New Malt Order: Auchentoshan’s 2017 limited edition will be made by bartenders, for bartenders
Accompanied by the tagline ‘Welcome to the New Malt Order’, Auchentoshan will select 240 entrants from five countries who will be challenged to create their own bitters using Auchentoshan new make spirit.
Using a New Malt Order Bitters Kit, each bartender will then be required to showcase their ability to ‘challenge the norms’ by putting a twist on the brand’s signature cocktail, Auchentoshan & Ale.
The final 12 will form the ‘New Malt Order’ and will be responsible for selecting casks for the limited edition Auchentoshan The Bartender’s Malt, as well as designing the packaging, ready to be released across bars in 2017.
Rachel Barrie, Auchentoshan master blender, said: ‘Auchentoshan’s New Malt Order is an exciting opportunity for bartenders across the world to show us how they do things differently.
‘The New Malt Order is synonymous with what the bartending community strives to achieve – a collaboration of innovators inspired not just by food and drink, but also by the cultural areas of music, art and literature.
‘The new expression created will be a liquid for the bartender, by the bartender.’
The New Malt Order competition coincides with the launch of Auchentoshan’s ‘Distilled Different’ campaign, which highlights its position as the only triple-distilled single malt whisky, as well as the mixability of single malts.
AUCHENTOSHAN OVERHAULS TRAVEL RETAIL RANGE
October 2019
Auchentoshan has relaunched its range of single malt whiskies in travel retail, with two new expressions and a new design created to ‘resonate with a younger generation of drinker’.
Auchentoshan American Oak
Reflection of home: The new Auchentoshan American Oak depicts a cityscape of Glasgow
The triple-distilled Lowland single malt has discontinued its Auchentoshan Springwood and Heartwood expressions, and replaced them with two new whiskies.
Auchentoshan American Oak Reserve (£35.40), the ‘next iteration’ of the brand’s American Oak expression, has been matured entirely in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, and is described as being ‘perfect for mixing up in a cocktail’.
Auchentoshan Dark Oak (£53.40) has been matured in ex-oloroso and PX Sherry casks, as well as ex-Kentucky Bourbon casks.
It is said to have a ‘richer flavour with a stronger Sherry influence’, and ‘ideal’ for an Old Fashioned cocktail.
Both whiskies have been bottled at 40% abv and will be available in one-litre bottles.
Auchentoshan Blood Oak (£75.90), which was launched in 2015 and has been part-matured in ex-red wine casks, will remain as the third and most premium expression in the travel retail range.
With Auchentoshan situated just outside Glasgow, all three travel retail editions have been redesigned with labels that reflect the city’s industrial landscape.
The full series is now available to purchase at 30 airports globally, including at Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Heathrow.
To mark the launch of the new series, Auchentoshan has commissioned a piece of 3D artwork depicting the brand’s Glaswegian roots, as well as famous landmarks around the world, including the Shard, Golden Gate Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
The artwork will be on display at Edinburgh airport until 14 Octoberc
AUCHENTOSHAN BARTENDER’S MALT LAUNCHED
July 2017
Auchentoshan has enlisted the help of 12 global bartenders to create a new single malt Scotch designed specifically to mix in cocktails.
Auchentoshan The Bartenders Malt
Mixable malt: Auchentoshan The Bartender's Malt is designed specifically for use in cocktails
Auchentoshan: The Bartender’s Malt, has been produced exclusively by the 12 winners of the Lowlands distillery’s New Malt Order cocktail competition.
The bartenders, from Germany, Sweden, the US, Canada and UK, worked under the supervision of former Auchentoshan master blender Rachel Barrie to create the expression, although the team were given ‘unprecedented’ access to the distillery’s whisky stocks.
The expression is a no-age-statement vatting of casks produced at Auchentoshan distillery chosen to reflect the personality of each bartender.
Although no whisky in the vatting is younger than six years old, the whiskies chosen span five decades from the 1970s-2010s, and a range of cask types from ex-Laphroaig casks to German oak and ex-rum barrels.
The resulting 47% abv whisky is described as having notes of dried apricots, milk chocolate, cherry blossom and brioche – flavours designed to complement mixing in cocktails.
Signature serves developed by the bartenders include the tall and refreshing Weegee Mizuwari by Jack Wareing of London’s Dandelyan bar, which includes 50ml The Bartender’s Malt and 150ml Strawberry Water.
Marco Di Ciacca, senior brand manager for Auchentoshan distributor Maxxium UK, said: ‘The New Malt Order bartenders have not only created a new liquid but a new interpretation of Auchentoshan.’
Auchentoshan: The Bartender’s Malt will be available in select bars and specialist retailers worldwide from 3 July, for around £45 for a 70cl bottle.
A second edition of The Bartender’s Malt will be launched in 2018, created by the winners of this year’s New Malt Order competition
'Whisky Galore' is known as 'The Legendary Scotch', in celebration of the famous incident in 1941 when the S.S. Politician, a cargo ship laden with whisky, foundered in the Sound of Eriskay, off the West Coast of Scotland.
The ship sailed into history and legend when her unfortunate demise presented the local islanders with an unexpected and irresistible bounty of 'free' whisky, which they smuggled ashore.
The Lowland Malt Distillery rests at the foot of the old Kilpatrick Hills, overlooking the famous River Clyde, once renowed as the 'Scottish Gateway to the World'.
Appreciated by connoisseurs for its smooth flavour and by those new to malts for its lightness and accessibility, Auchentoshan Single Malt has been produced in Dalmuir, Glasgow since 1823.
One of only a few Lowland Malts, even in this select company Auchentoshan is unique; while others distill only twice, Auchentoshan Distillery continues the tradition of triple distil¬lation. But then the malt we create is worth the time and effort.
Light, fruity, sweet and delicate it shows surprising depth of character and early maturity for its years.
The only Malt produced in Glasgow, Auchentoshan - like the city itself - is a true individual fusing tradition and innovation in a whisky now recognised as The Lowland Malt.
Auchentoshan distillery has been distilling its award winning single malt whisky for over 180 years. Resting at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick hills, overlooking the river Clyde, Auchentoshan is one of only three remaining working Lowland distilleries.
Auchentoshan is quite unique in Scotland: it is the only distillery to distill the spirit in its tall copper stills three times. This extra distillation produces an extremely pure and light spirit.
Established in 1823, Auchentoshan meaning ‘corner of the field’ in Gaelic is one of only three
remaining working Lowland Distilleries in Scotland. The Distillery sits hidden at the foot of
the Old Kilpatrick hills overlooking the famous River Clyde which runs through the heart of
Glasgow in the west of Scotland.
Auchentoshan Single Malt is renowed for its light, delicate flavours which are achieved by the
distillery’s unique triple distillation process whereby the spirit is not distilled twice as elsewhere in Scotland but instead distilled three times
This limited edition Auchentoshan of 4800 bottles has been selected from only the finest first
fill American oak bourbon barrels. For 16 years the spirit has lain in the darkened warehouses
of Auchentoshan Distillery slowly maturing and developing the most wonderful flavours
2015
Capacity:2000.000 litres
Output 2015:1690.000 litres
Malt variety:Concerto, Non Peated
Mashtun:6825 tonnes, Semi Lauter
Wash Backs
7, 4 wooden, 3 stainless steel each 34.500 litres
Wash Still:1 x 17.500 litres
Spirit Still:1 x 11.500 litres
Intermediate Still:1 x 8.200 litres
Warehouses:
5, 3 Dunnage, 2 Racked for about 21000 casks
Boiler: Gas
Shell and Tube Condensers:3
Production Water:Loch Katrine
Dried Yeast:Anchor 48 hours fermentation
Pot Ale:pread to land as fertiliser
Production Staff:8
Visitor Centre:5 Star
Managers:
1984 – 2001 Stuart Hodkinson
2001 - 2009 Ronnie Learmond
2009 – 2011 Jeremy Stephens
2011 - 2014 Alistair McDonald