{"product_id":"auchentoshan-12-year-old-whisky","title":"Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAuchentoshan distillery, founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1823\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is located in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDalmuir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e near Glasgow in Scotland’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLowlands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is one of the few remaining single malt distilleries in the Lowland region. Known for its signature \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etriple distillation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Auchentoshan produces a lighter, more delicate spirit. It is now owned by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuntory Global Spirits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAuchentoshan’s production philosophy emphasizes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebalance, elegance, and smoothness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The team (including master blenders) focuses on cask selection, consistent triple distillation, and ensuring the spirit retains floral, nutty, and citrus notes without being overpowered by wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe whisky is made from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% malted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Water is drawn from local sources in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKilpatrick Hills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The yeast strain is proprietary and not publicly disclosed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAuchentoshan employs \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etriple distillation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sequence (wash still → intermediate still → spirit still). This extra distillation step is unusual in Scotland and contributes to the light, delicate character of their whiskies.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 12-year expression is matured in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblend of ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOloroso sherry casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The combination aims to provide both lightness and added depth from sherry influence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Crème brûlée, citrus burst, toasted almonds, green leafiness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Smooth and sweet with hints of tangerine, lime, caramel, barley.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gingery, slightly drying, with lingering nuttiness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePair with light citrus desserts (lemon tart), almond biscotti, soft cheeses (goat cheese), smoked salmon, or dishes with gentle sweet and nutty accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or with a few drops of water to open aromas. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass. Best enjoyed around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–20 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, store upright in a cool, dark environment. As a 12-year expression, it is fully matured for consumption; further age in the bottle offers slow, subtle evolution but no large transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (100% malted barley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e40 % ABV.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922277122262,"sku":null,"price":523.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Auchentoshan12YearOldWhisky.png?v=1773668146","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/auchentoshan-12-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}