First Impressions
The 18 Year Old is where Auchentoshan's triple-distilled spirit really shows what extra time in oak can achieve.
Distillery & Heritage
Auchentoshan has been triple-distilling at Dalmuir since 1823, weathering wars (the distillery was bombed in 1941), changes of ownership and the closure of nearly every other Lowland malt distillery. Now part of Beam Suntory.
Tasting Notes in Detail
The nose offers honeyed orchard fruit, marzipan and beeswax with toasted oak supporting underneath. The palate is the highlight: rich without being heavy, with baked apple, vanilla custard, almond brittle and a candied mandarin note.
Verdict
Among the most elegant Lowland malts available.
