The distillery, which produces the malt of the same name, dates back to 1823. Sitting at the foot of the Old Kilpatrick Hills overlooking the famous River Clyde, Auchentoshan produces a delicate, smooth and light single malt whisky. Its subtle aroma and flavour are achieved by the distillery’s unique distilling process whereby the spirit is not distilled twice, as elsewhere in Scotland, but instead, distilled three times. The result is a single malt whisky with an extremely refined character.

Taste: Light and smooth, with hints of tangerine and raisins and lime freshness which really come alive. A toddy sweetness, very definite in the aftertaste. A light fresh and clean finish, the perfect introduction to the magic and mystery of single malt whisky.

Geographically speaking, Glengoyne distillery is located in the lowlands of Scotland. However its creamy, delicate and dry whisky is classified as a Highland malt. The reason is that the source of its water, considered to be one of the most influential factors in determining the character of whisky, flows from the Highlands, just a few miles to the north.

Dating back to 1833, Glengoyne is the only survivor of almost 20 stills that thrived in the area in the 19th century. The whisky’s light, delicate and sophisticated character is greatly influenced by the use of hot air - no peat is involved in the malting. Normally available as a 10 year old, although the 17, 21 and 28 year olds become richer and more complex as they age.

Taste: A clear, bright, exceptionally smooth malt whisky characterised by hints of oak and apple with a long clean finish. The nose betrays a hint of the sherry from the casks in which it matures.