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Auchentoshan. Sixteen whiskies.
From the shelf
Six of the 16
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Eight bottles you will not find in an ordinary wine & spirits shop
The 12 Years and the Three Wood are everywhere. What you rarely see are the old vintages: a 1988 with PX finish, a 1989 of thirty-two years, a 1997 from the bicentenary, and two casks that were only for sale at the distillery itself. Of those eight we have exactly one left of six.
In addition, the standard range from 33 euro and three bottlings from Signatory, Cadenhead’s and The Ultimate. If you are not sure which one you need, just give us a call. That is what we are here for.
Where to start with Auchentoshan
Five bottles from the core range, from entry level to eighteen years.
Auchentoshan American Oak
Fully matured in American oak, without an age statement. 40%.
€ 32,99
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Bourbon, oloroso and Pedro Ximénez in succession. 43%.
€ 49,99
Auchentoshan 18 Years Old
Eighteen years, the oldest of the permanent range. 40%.
€ 114,99
Distilling three times, and a night that changed everything
- The distillery in five moments
- 1823The distillery is registered, with an intermediate still added.
- 1941A bombing raid on Clydebank destroys a warehouse full of whisky.
- 1969The then owner rebuilds the distillery completely.
- 1984Morrison Bowmore takes over the distillery.
- 1994Suntory acquires the company in full.
Auchentoshan lies in Clydebank near Glasgow, at the foot of the Kilpatrick Hills. The name is Gaelic for ‘corner of the field’. Officially the distillery dates from 1823, the year of the Excise Act, although distilling had probably taken place on that spot earlier.
What makes Auchentoshan different is the triple distillation. Where the rest of Scotland uses two stills, there are three here: a wash still, an intermediate still and a spirit still. The raw distillate therefore leaves the last still at a very high alcohol content, and many of the heavier aromas stay behind. The result is a light, soft whisky, rarely sharp or angular.
On the night of 13 March 1941 German aircraft bombed the shipyards of Clydebank. A direct hit struck a warehouse holding well over a million litres of maturing whisky. What poured out in flames ran into the Clyde. The distillery was rebuilt after the war.
Triple distillation was once the norm in the Lowlands. Auchentoshan is the only one that has kept doing it for every drop.
Cask finishes and bottlers
Wine casks, a tasting set and two bottles from independent bottlers.
Auchentoshan Collection 3 x 20 cl
Three small bottles in one set, handy for comparing.
€ 51,99
Signatory The Monuments of Scotland Auchentoshan 13Y
Thirteen years, bottled by Signatory Vintage.
€ 61,99
View all Auchentoshan in the online shop
Eighteen bottles, with the current price and stock.
Old vintages and distillery casks
Eight bottles you rarely come across, including two casks that were only for sale at the distillery itself. Of six, we have exactly one left.
Auchentoshan 1997 200th Anniversary
Released for the 200th anniversary, vintage 1997. 55.1%.
€ 799,99
Finn Thomson Auchentoshan 1989 32 Years Old
Vintage 1989, bottled at 49.9%.
€ 587,99
Auchentoshan 29 Years Old 1988 PX Sherry Finish
Vintage 1988, finished on Pedro Ximénez. 49.7%.
€ 499,99
Auchentoshan 2002 Distillery Cask
A cask that was only sold at the distillery itself. 52%.
€ 499,99
Signatory Auchentoshan 24 Years Old 1999 #4
Twenty-four years, vintage 1999, 55.6%.
€ 349,99
Auchentoshan 2011 Distillery Cask Cask Strength
Has also been available only at the distillery. 57.4%.
€ 299,99
Auchentoshan 13 Years Old 2007 Collective 5.0
Thirteen years, vintage 2007, 48%.
€ 149,99
The Ultimate Auchentoshan 9 Years Old 2013
Nine years old, bottled at cask strength by The Ultimate.
€ 78,99
Frequently asked questions about Auchentoshan
How much Auchentoshan does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Eighteen bottles, all immediately available. Among them eight old vintages and distillery casks, of six of which we have exactly one left.
What does triple distillation mean?
That the whisky goes through a still three times instead of twice. Auchentoshan has an extra intermediate still for this. As a result the distillate leaves the last still higher in alcohol and many heavier aroma compounds stay behind, which gives a lighter and softer whisky.
Which Auchentoshan should you try first?
The 12 Years Old, or the American Oak if you want to start a little cheaper. If you want to see right away what casks do, the Three Wood is the logical choice: bourbon, oloroso and Pedro Ximenez one after the other.
Is Auchentoshan peated?
No. Unpeated barley is used, and thanks to the triple distillation the whisky is in fact light and soft. If you are looking for smoke, you have come to the wrong address.
What is a distillery cask?
A cask that was sold only at the distillery itself, usually to visitors. Those bottles rarely reach the regular market. We have two: one from 2002 and one from 2011.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Auchentoshan abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
All 18 bottles in one place
Each bottle shows the details from the label.
- Auchentoshan 12 Years Old
- Auchentoshan 13 Years Old 2007 Collective 5.0
- Auchentoshan 18 Years Old
- Auchentoshan 1997 200th Anniversary
- Auchentoshan 2002 Distillery Cask
- Auchentoshan 2011 Distillery Cask Cask Strength
- Auchentoshan 29 Years Old 1988 PX Sherry Finish
- Auchentoshan American Oak
- Auchentoshan Blood Oak
- Auchentoshan Collection 3 x 20 cl
- Auchentoshan Dark Oak
- Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish
- Auchentoshan Three Wood
- Cadenhead’s Auchentoshan 11 Years Old
- Finn Thomson Auchentoshan 1989 32 Years Old
- Signatory Auchentoshan 24 Years Old 1999 #4
- Signatory The Monuments of Scotland Auchentoshan 13Y
- The Ultimate Auchentoshan 9 Years Old 2013
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Photo of distillery: Wee Bugger (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Bottle images: own online shop.
Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed