Auchentoshan reviews

This is the fifth Toshan I’ve tried so far and again it is bulls-eye! This Three Wood – like the name says – was matured in three types of casks : first American oak bourbon casks, then Spanish oloroso…

I have a soft spot for Auchentoshan after falling in love with the 12 Year Old. I tried some of the other bottles as well, as my cabinet will show. But when trying the Classic today, I came away with…

First off, I have to admit: I'm really into Auchentoshan. My cabinet is proof of that. I'm getting the 1988 Bordeaux Finish (£105) as well as the 1978 Bourbon Matured (£355) for my 40th birthday next…

Being a novice, I had not yet heard of Auchentoshan until a year ago, let alone know how to pronounce it (apparantly it's ocken-toshan or something like it). But this 12 year old, that I got as a birt…

I know the Three Wood is young and a bit rough but I think I probably like it more than this more expensive version of Auchentoshan. The 16 doesn't seem to have a lot of depth although I did like it. On…

Like all lowland whiskies this one is fresh and fruity. It has a nice flavour but is not the best of the lowlands. Bladnoch and rosebank are better but more expensive.

Nose: it’s possible to distinguish the different casks. There is clear sherry influence with notes of raisins, plums, dates and oranges. Bourbon associations as well. Some vanilla, apricot, apple and…

Bought a bottle of this at the distillery last week, and really enjoying it. It has the warm sweetness of all Auchentoshans, but the sherry note is very pronounced and gives the whisky a depth and com…

I'm generally not a fan of the sherry woods, but this one gets it right. Matured in three different types of casks, they strike a good balance. This is what I like to pour for people who claim they don't…