Scotch Single Malt - Lowlands

Question 1

Auchentoshan Three Wood

Answer 1

Has been matured in three different cask types: From American Bourbon to Spanish Oloroso Sherry - and finally Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks.

ABV: 43%

Smooth, rich and complex. Rich fruits, chocolate and toasted hazelnut.

Serve: neat, Old Fashioned, Auchentoshan and Ale

Question 2

Auchentoshan 12yo

Answer 2

ABV: 40%

Smooth and complex. Mandarins, toffee and honeysuckle. Matured in Oloroso (sherry) and bourbon casks for over 12 years.

Serve: Manhattan

Question 3

Glenkinchie 12yo

Answer 3

ABV: 43%
Appearance: Bright gold
Vanilla, cut flowers, fresh citrus, lemon cheesecake, butter icing notes. Herbal and drying finish.
Light-bodied.

Serve: Brilliant as an aperitif (with a few drops of water).
Pairing: Cheesecake, Cullen Skink.

Question 4

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition

Answer 4

First maturation in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for 10 years. Secondary maturation in a specifically chosen Amontillado (sherry) cask wood.

ABV: 43%
Appearance: Golden brown
Soft vanilla, crisp grape, nuts, biscuit-sweetness.
Very long, dry, oaky finish with spices and caramel notes.
Body: Light to medium.

Serve: neat.
Pairing: Light vanilla cheesecake.

Question 5

Ailsa Bay

Answer 5

Ailsa Bay is the only Scotch whisky to undergo a process called ‘micro maturation’.
Process: 1. First filled into small Hudson Bourbon casks for 6-9 months (intense rapid maturation) 2. Maturation in virgin first fill and refill American Oak casks for several years.

ABV: 48.9%
Balanced fresh wood smoke with oaky sweetness and peaty dryness. Candied orange peel, vanilla oak, and creamy toffee notes.