Auchentoshan Distillery
Introduction
This evening, I am posting information on Auchentoshan Distillery in Glasgow, west of Scotland.
Tasting Auchentoshan single malts
Information on Auchentoshan Distillery
Auchentoshan was first licensed in 1823 but may date back to 1800 and earlier.
Facts and information:
- Part of Suntory Group of Japan. Sister distilleries are Bowmore (Islay) and Glen Garioch (Highlands).
- Being a Lowland distillery, Auchentoshan triple distills the spirit..
- Capacity is 2.5m litres p.a.
- Most of the spirit is matured in ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky and Tennessee.
- Key single malts are American Oak and Three Woods.
Auchentoshan has an excellent visitor centre and guide led tours of the distillery.
View of distillery buildings

Tour guide explaining function of Mash Tun
Fermentation in washbacks
Video clip of fermentation in process
Washbacks

Tasting Auchentoshan single malts

More Information
For more information on distilleries
and many other aspects of Scotland please refer to the Visitors’ Guide
to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.
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