One of just a handful of Lowland whiskies, Auchentoshan or Auchie for short is located beside the River Clyde about halfway between Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Built in the early 1800s by John Bulloch, it was originally named Duntocher. By 1822, Duntocher Distillery had gone bankrupt and was taken over by John Hart and Alexander Filshie who renamed the site Auchentoshan. Throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, the distillery changed hands several times, switching its focus to beer and eventually landing in the hands of the Tennent Brewery. During WWII, the site was the unfortunate casualty of the Clyde Blitz, which destroyed a dunnage warehouse, along with many casks of aged whisky.

In 1984, the site returned its focus to whisky with a sale to Stanley Morrison (later Morrison Bowmore). Morrison Bowmore invested in the site and single malt production and in 1994, they were acquired by Beam Suntory who continues to own the site today.

Since its inception, Auchentoshan has been triple distilling its whiskies, the only Scottish distillery to do so. This signature method, along with a short fermentation period ensures a smooth and light distillate with fruity, citrus notes, while still maintaining the malt’s character.

One fact that makes Auchentoshan stand out among the many distilleries in Scotland is that its malt is not used in any blended whiskies. Today, Auchentoshan releases several age statements and specialty bottles. Independent bottlers are also keen to add their craft to Auchentoshan.