Scotland - Lowlands

Question 1

Auchentoshan

Answer 1

• Founded in 1800.
• The only distillery that continues the traditional Lowland practice of “triple-distillation”.
• It was bombed during WWII.
• Nicknames: “Auchie”, “The Glasgow Malt”.
• Range: Classic (no age statement), 12yo, 18yo, 23yo, Three Wood and occasional ltd editions.

Question 2

Auchentoshan - Tasting Note

Answer 2

• Delicate, fruity and zesty as a new-make.
• With a floral fragrant, light cereal and citric nose when mature.
• Smooth mouth-feel, sweet, then dry with roast almonds, fruits and butterscotch.
• Short finish.

Question 3

Glenkinchie

Answer 3

• Founded in 1837 by the Rate Brothers, beef farmers who grew and malted their own barley.
• Today is promoted as one of Diageo’s “Classic Malts” and bottled at 12 Years.
• It won a gold award in the 1993 IWSC.
• Visitor centre includes a detailed model, made in 1924, of a malt whisky distillery.

Question 4

Glenkinchie - Tasting Note

Answer 4

• Big and meaty as new-make.
• The mature whisky is grassy and lemony.
• The aroma is “rural” - meadows, hedgerows, cows - with a hint of smoke.
• The taste is fresh, starting lightly sweet and finishing dry, and very short.
• Light in character, with a medium-body.