{"product_id":"auchentoshan-three-wood-whisky","title":"Auchentoshan Three Wood 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 is located in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLowlands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in Dalmuir (near Glasgow), Scotland. The distillery was originally founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1823\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (its predecessor “Duntocher” origins) and over time changed hands multiple times before being acquired by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorrison Bowmore Distillers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, later becoming part of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuntory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It is one of the few Lowland distilleries still in operation and is distinguished by its practice of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etriple distillation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, giving a lighter, smoother spirit.\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 emphasizes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edelicacy, balance, and complexity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. While no single “Master Distiller” is always named, the distillery’s team focuses on careful cask selection, layering maturation influence, and letting the triple-distilled spirit shine through wood character.\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\u003emalted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (100%), with water drawn from local sources in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKilpatrick Hills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Yeast strains are proprietary. The Lowland terroir and the purity of water contribute to its cleaner, floral character.\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 uses \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a three-step distillation process (wash still → intermediate still → spirit still). This triple distillation is relatively rare in Scotland and results in a lighter, more delicate new make spirit.\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\"\u003eThree Wood is matured sequentially in three cask types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEx-bourbon American oak casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (initial maturation),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThen transferred to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpanish Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnd finally finished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile it carries no official age statement, sources suggest a breakdown such as ~10 years in bourbon casks, ~1–2 years in Oloroso, and ~1–2 years in PX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Blackcurrants, brown sugar, orange peel, plum, raisins.\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 Intense fruit syrup, plums, raisins, hazelnut, hints of cinnamon, butterscotch, oak.\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 Long, smooth with lingering oaky sweetness, fruity echoes, light spice.\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\"\u003eDark chocolate, dried fruit cakes, sticky toffee pudding, roasted nuts, citrus marmalade tarts, pecan pie.\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 neat or with a few drops of water to unlock more layers. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass. Best enjoyed at \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, it should be stored upright, in a cool, dark place away from direct light and extreme temperature changes. It is considered fully mature; further aging in bottle leads only to slow, subtle evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\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\"\u003e43 % ABV\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922277056726,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/AuchentoshanThreeWoodWhisky_3344b455-fabe-4fcb-84ed-eafbbab95f33.png?v=1773668144","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/auchentoshan-three-wood-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}