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Auchentoshan

Scotland Lowland (Western) Western Lowland, 16KM North Glasgow in Duntocher, Dalmuir, Dunbartonshire. Stratclyde Region. Kilpatrick Hills.

Distillery:

Founded: Around 1800, established in the Dunbartonshire estate of Auchentoshan in 1823. Rebuild after world war II, and re-equipped in 1974.

Owner: Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd.

Producer: ?

More Info:
Stilled 3 times.
A minority stake is held by Suntory of Japan.
The distillery have 1 wash still, 1 intermediate and 1 spirit still.
They use ex-bourbon and sherry casks.

From the book ' The Scottish collection ' Classic malts by Carol P. Shaw :
Tasting notes : A light sweetish whisky whose smooth qualities are perhaps partially owed to the process of thriple, rather than the more common double distillation. Taste rating : 2-3
Although Auchentoshan Distillery lies south of the Highland Line (the line initiated by the Customs and Excise to differentiate area boundaries between styles of whisky), it uses water from north of the line, so theoretically could be said to have a foot in both camps.It is, however, officially recognized as a Lowland distillery and whisky.Founded in the early nineteenth century, part of its interesting history includes surviving bombing in the Clydebank Blitz during the Second World War,when a stream of blazing whisky was said to have flowed from the building.It is presently owned by Morrison Bowmore, also owner of Bowmore and Glen Gorioch distilleries.

From the Morrison Bowmore website.:
Auchentoshan Distillery was established in the Dunbartonshire estate of Auchentoshan in 1823. Since then it has had six careful owners who have handed down its unique production process.
This Lowland Malt Distillery rests at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick Hills, overlooking the famous River Clyde, once renowned as the Scottish gateway to the world.
From this vantage point, Auchentoshan Distillery has witnessed many historic sights over its long existence. From the sailing ships loaded with both legal and illegal whisky, leaving the Clyde, destined for the four corners of the world. And the huge Clyde built ships, such as the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I & II, the hallmark of shipbuilding and Engineering excellence. To the vast cargoes of spices, tobacco, cotton and wines arriving in Scotland that made Glasgow such a prosperous trading city.
Auchentoshan, meaning `Corner of the field’ in Gaelic, produces a delicate, smooth and light Single Malt Whisky. The subtle aroma and flavour of its spirit is achieved by the unique Triple Distillation process, whereby the spirit is not distilled twice, as elsewhere in Scotland, but instead, distilled three times producing even greater refinement to its character.
The distillery has been extensively refurbished since its acquisition by Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd in 1984, although it still retains all its traditional production methods including its unique Triple Distillation process.

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