Auchentoshan 12 Year Old is a delicate, triple-distilled Lowland single malt that offers a refined balance of citrus, vanilla, and nutty sweetness, layered with light oak and floral hints. Its smooth, approachable, and perfect for those who prefer subtle elegance over bold peat or heavy sherry influence.

Key Specs & Production

Feature Detail Producer / Distillery Auchentoshan Distillery, Lowlands, Scotland Age 12 years ABV / Bottle Strength 40.0% ABV Distillation Triple distilled a signature method for Auchentoshan giving smoother texture and lighter spirit character. Maturation / Cask Type Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and some ex-sherry casks; lightly oaked; some retailers/notes mention both bourbon and sherry influence.

Tasting Profile

Aspect Notes Appearance Golden honey tones warm gold colour. Nose / Aroma Distinctive crme brle, toasted almonds, citrus burst (lime or tangerine), green leaf / grassy freshness, vanilla sponge cake, honey, and some caramelized sugar. Floral and nutty hints (almonds). Palate / Taste Smooth and relatively light-bodied; sweet vanilla, honey, toffee; oak spices present but gentle; fruit leaning citrus / stone fruit, perhaps apricot or light orchard fruit; nutty undertones; some mild baking spice. Finish Medium length; nutty and dry oak tones; lingering citrus zest; ginger or gentle spice; pleasant warmth without being overpowering.

What Makes It Special

• Triple Distillation: Its one of the few Scotch single malts fully triple-distilled, and that gives it a smoother and lighter character than many double-distilled malts.

• Balance of casks: The mix of bourbon and sherry maturation adds both sweetness & vanilla (from bourbon) and some richer, deeper tones from sherry, without going into heavy sherry bomb territory.

• Lowland style: As a Lowland whisky, it’s softer, floral, lighter in smoke or peat (basically unpeated), good for those who dislike heavy peat or overpowering wood.

• Very drinkable neat or with minimal water; smooth texture works well for both whisky newcomers and those who appreciate finesse.

• Good value in its category12 years in casks, decent complexity, recognizable brand.

• Floral, citrus, and nutty notes make it nice for aromatic enjoyment; also in cocktails where you want whisky that doesnt dominate.