Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 70cl, 40%

Mill it, mash it, malt it! – The key phrase used at the Lowland based Auchentoshan Distillery. They have been operating for just shy of 200 years and in that time, they have really mastered their craft. They are proud to say they are the only Scottoch Malt distillery to insist on triple distillation of their own malted barley which means their ABV can reach 81%. This in turn makes the spirit more smooth as all the impurities are distilled away. It also makes the spirit prone to absorbing more flavour from their ex-bourbon and sherry casks. The 12 year old displays a burst of citric nuttiness, it’s well rounded, smooth with hints of tangerine, lime and ginger.