Auchentoshan

Dates are important at Auchentoshan Distillery. Ultimately, the passage of time marks the maturation of our whiskey when it reaches its peak. To know a little more about the history of our whiskey and where we come from, here are some important stages during our journey.

The distillery was established in 1823 on the estate of Dunbartonshire. In 1878, Auchentoshan was acquired by CH Curtis and Co. Ltd. and for the first time in the company's history, production reached about 50,000 gallons per year. In 1903, brothers brewers, distillers and wine merchants George and John McLachlan took over the management of the distillery.

In 1941, during the Nazi bombing, the distillery was severely damaged and the warehouses were completely destroyed. Whiskey production was discontinued during World War II because the Clyde River and its ports were a major target for German troops.

In 1969, the Auchentoshan distillery was sold to the hotel chain Eadie Cairns, which began selling single malt products in its own hotels and restaurants.

In 1984, the distillery was sold to Morison Bowmore, and ten years later the company was bought by the Japanese Suntory.

In 2002, Auchentoshan with his Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, which quickly became iconic and was among the brand's most recognizable labels.

In 2013, Auchentoshan Virgin Oak was launched.