{"product_id":"auchentoshan-three-wood-lowland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Auchentoshan Three Wood Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuchentoshan Three Wood is one of the standout expressions in the core range of the Auchentoshan Distillery, the famous Lowland malt house crafted in Glasgow since 1823 and one of only a small handful of Scottish distilleries that still triple distills every drop of its spirit. Triple distillation, far more common in Irish whiskey than in Scotch, produces a notably lighter, smoother, and more refined distillate by passing the spirit through three pot stills instead of the standard two, reducing impurities and bringing fruit and citrus character forward. Three Wood takes this delicate Lowland base and matures it across three different cask types in sequence: first in ex Bourbon American oak casks for primary maturation, then transferred for finishing in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, and finally completed in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The triple wood progression layers honeyed vanilla and orchard fruit from the bourbon, dried fig, raisin, and walnut from the Oloroso, and intense fig, date, and dark chocolate sweetness from the PX, building one of the most genuinely dessert leaning core range single malts on the market. Bottled at 43% ABV and a key part of Auchentoshan's portfolio since 2002, this is a rich, golden bronze whisky that has become a benchmark example of Lowland sherry forward malt and a frequent recommendation for bourbon drinkers exploring scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuchentoshan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuchentoshan Distillery, Clydebank, Glasgow (est. 1823)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam Suntory (Morrison Bowmore Distillers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery Manager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrancis Conlon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Triple Distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowlands, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple Distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Progression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx Bourbon American Oak → Spanish Oloroso Sherry → Pedro Ximénez Sherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich golden bronze with deep amber tones from the layered sherry cask finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrant, brown sugar, orange peel, plum, raisin, dried apricot, milk chocolate, fresh sawn oak, cooked fruit, sherry, toffee, and a faintly rum like aromatic sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and layered, with fruit and syrup, hazelnut, cinnamon, lemon, butterscotch, liqueur cherries dipped in dark chocolate, more sherried fruit, ripe dark forest fruits reminiscent of Black Forest gateaux, treacle, and gentle wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering, with thick dark treacle and toffee, chewy wooded notes, dark chocolate, malt, a green fruit edge, and lasting oaky sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is triple distillation and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Scotch single malts are distilled twice in copper pot stills. Auchentoshan triple distills, passing the spirit through three pot stills in sequence, which is the standard practice in Irish whiskey but extremely rare in Scotch (only a small handful of Scottish distilleries triple distill). The extra distillation produces a lighter, smoother, more refined spirit by reducing heavier compounds and amplifying fresh fruit and citrus character. Auchentoshan is widely considered the benchmark example of triple distilled Lowland scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the three casks work together?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ex Bourbon American oak casks impart honey, vanilla, coconut, and bright orchard fruit during primary maturation. The whisky is then moved into Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, which add layers of dried fig, raisin, walnut, and toffee. Finally the spirit is finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, which deliver intense fig, date, dark chocolate, and dessert like sweetness. The progressive cask sequence allows each wood type to build on the last rather than competing, producing a rich, layered, balanced final whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Auchentoshan Three Wood compare to other sherry forward scotches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to Highland and Speyside sherry forward malts like GlenDronach or Aberlour A'bunadh, Three Wood leans noticeably lighter and smoother on the palate thanks to the triple distilled Lowland base spirit. The PX final finish gives it sweet dessert character similar to a young Tawny Port. It is often a strong gateway dram for bourbon drinkers exploring Scotch since the rich sweetness translates familiarly across categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Auchentoshan Three Wood online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auchentoshan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48520242462975,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-13T235053.821.webp?v=1778741470","url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/products\/auchentoshan-three-wood-lowland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}