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'''Auchentoshan distillery''' (pronounced Aw-khen-tosh-an) is a [[Single Malt]] [[Scotch whisky|whisky]] [[distillery]] in the west of [[Scotland]]. The name Auchentoshan is [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] and translates as "the corner of the field".<ref name="WhiskyClassifieds"/> 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.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Auchentoshan is located at the foot of the [[Kilpatrick]] hills on the outskirts of |
'''Auchentoshan distillery''' (pronounced Aw-khen-tosh-an) is a [[Single Malt]] [[Scotch whisky|whisky]] [[distillery]] in the west of [[Scotland]]. The name Auchentoshan is [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] and translates as "the corner of the field".<ref name="WhiskyClassifieds"/> 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.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Auchentoshan is located at the foot of the [[Kilpatrick]] hills on the outskirts of [[Clydebank]] in [[Dunbartonshire]] near the [[Erskine Bridge]]. It is one of six distilleries in the [[Lowland Single Malts|Scottish Lowlands]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/category-7|title=The Whisky Barrel — Lowland Malts|publisher=TheWhiskyBarrel.com|accessdate=2008-12-24| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090108092101/http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/category-7| archivedate= 8 January 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> along with [[Bladnoch Distillery|Bladnoch]], [[Glenkinchie]] and recently [[Daftmill Distillery]], [[Annandale Distillery]] and [[Ailsa Bay Distillery]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Auchentoshan was built in 1800.<ref name="Arthur">{{cite book|isbn=9057642360|title=The single malt companion|author=Helen Arthur|publisher=Libero|year=2002|origyear=1997|translator=Lisbeth Machielsen|language=dutch|page=62}}</ref> After its foundation, it changed hands multiple times, and was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely.<ref name="Arthur"/> |
Auchentoshan was built in 1800.<ref name="Arthur">{{cite book|isbn=9057642360|title=The single malt companion|author=Helen Arthur|publisher=Libero|year=2002|origyear=1997|translator=Lisbeth Machielsen|language=dutch|page=62}}</ref> After its foundation, it changed hands multiple times, and was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely.<ref name="Arthur"/> |
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Revision as of 22:13, 16 February 2013
| Region: Lowland | |
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| Location | Dalmuir |
| Owner | Morrison Bowmore Distillers |
| Founded | 1823[1] |
| Status | Operational |
| Water source | Loch Katrine (Production) & Loch Cochno (Cooling) [2] |
| No. of stills | 1 wash still[2] 1 middle still[2] 1 spirit still[2] |
| Capacity | 1,800,000 litres[2] |
| Website | http://www.auchentoshan.com/ |
| Auchentoshan Single Malt | |
| Type | Single malt |
| Age(s) | 12 Years 18 Years 21 Years |
| Cask type(s) | 80% refill 20% First fill sherry wood |
| ABV | 40% – 43%[3] |
| Auchentoshan Classic | |
| Type | Single malt |
| Cask type(s) | 1st Fill Bourbon Cask |
| ABV | 40%[3] |
| Three Wood | |
| Type | Single Malt |
| Cask type(s) | 10 Years matured in American Bourbon with 1 year Oloroso finish and then 1 year Pedro Ximenez finish |
| ABV | 43%[3] |
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".[4] 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.[citation needed] Auchentoshan is located at the foot of the Kilpatrick hills on the outskirts of Clydebank in Dunbartonshire near the Erskine Bridge. It is one of six distilleries in the Scottish Lowlands[5] along with Bladnoch, Glenkinchie and recently Daftmill Distillery, Annandale Distillery and Ailsa Bay Distillery.
History
Auchentoshan was built in 1800.[6] After its foundation, it changed hands multiple times, and was bought by Eadie Cairns in 1969, who rebuilt it completely.[6] Cairns sold Auchentoshan to Morrison Bowmore distillers in 1984.[6]
Production
Unusually for a Scottish distillery, Auchentoshan practices triple distillation.[7] 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).[8] This triple distillation, in addition to an unpeated malt,[4] gives Auchentoshan a more delicate and sweet flavour than many Scotch Whiskies.[citation needed] Maturation is mainly in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry butts though some Auchentoshans will mature in French wine casks.[9]
Special bottlings are released periodically, including the oldest, a 50 year old Auchentoshan distilled in 1957 and released in 2008.[10] The distillery has a visitor centre and conference facilities, both completed in 2005, and is open to the public for tours every day of the week.
Awards and reviews
Auchentoshan offerings have performed well at international spirit ratings competitions. Its 16- and 18-year scotches received double gold medals at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.[11][12] The Auchentoshan Three Wood expression won "the best Scotch Whisky and Cigar Combination" in the world when paired with the Bolivar Inmensas.[13]
See also
References
- ^ "Auchentoshan History Timeline". Auchentoshan.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e "Auchentoshan — Scotch Malt whisky distillery profile". MaltMadness.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky". TheWhiskyExchange.com. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- ^ a b "Auchentoshan profile". WhiskyClassifieds.com. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- ^ "The Whisky Barrel — Lowland Malts". TheWhiskyBarrel.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Helen Arthur (2002) [1997]. The single malt companion (in Dutch). Translated by Lisbeth Machielsen. Libero. p. 62. ISBN 9057642360.
- ^ "Auchentoshan Triple Distillation". Auchentoshan.co.uk. Archived from the original on 23 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Text "Auchentoshan" ignored (help) - ^ "Auchentoshan Triple Distillation". Auchentoshan.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Auchentoshan 17 Year Old Bordeaux Wine Cask Finish". masterofmalt.com. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ "Auchentoshan 1957/50 Year old/Sherry Cask". TheWhiskyExchange.com. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- ^ "Auchentoshan 16 Year Scotch Summary Page". proof66.com. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
- ^ "Auchentoshan 18 Year Sherry Scotch Summary Page". proof66.com. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
- ^ http://www.cellartrends.co.uk/spirittypeproduct.php?sgroupid=16&sproductid=55&spirittype=Whisky
External links
- Auchentoshan official web site
- Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Limited (distillers of Auchentoshan and other Scotch whiskys)
