Auchentoshan Virgin Oak Batch 2 Single Malt Scotch
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak Batch 2 Single Malt Scotch is a 46% ABV (92 proof) no-age-statement Lowland single malt from the Auchentoshan Distillery just outside Glasgow — Scotland's only all-triple-distilled distillery — matured entirely in new, never-before-used North American virgin oak casks. The second batch of the Virgin Oak series (first released winter 2013), it's a limited release: rich, spicy and complex, with vanilla, coconut and zesty citrus. A 750mL bottle. Buy Lowland Scotch online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US-market format; EU export is 700mL — verify bottle)
- Age: No age statement
- Casks: New North American virgin oak, never used before filling
- Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery, Lowlands, Scotland — triple-distilled
Virgin Oak, Triple Distilled
Auchentoshan's triple distillation makes an unusually delicate spirit — and virgin oak is the boldest possible cask choice for it. New American oak delivers coconut, vanilla, toasted almonds and caramelised toffee up front, while the Lowland fruit — spiced kiwi, oranges, apples — keeps it lifted. The result is a well-balanced, warmly spiced malt that shows what happens when the gentlest Scotch meets the most assertive oak. See more Auchentoshan whisky and the Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, coconut, zesty citrus, toasted almonds, caramelised toffee. Palate: rich and spicy — spiced fruits: kiwi, oranges, apples. Finish: well-balanced, warm spice, spiced pears. (Retailer notes via trade coverage.)
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water — the virgin-oak spice opens beautifully. It also makes an excellent highball: the coconut-vanilla oak loves soda water and a citrus twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "virgin oak" mean? Casks made from new oak that never held any other spirit — they give the whisky far more wood character than refill casks.
Is Auchentoshan really triple-distilled? Yes — it's the only Scottish distillery that triple-distils its entire production.
What does Batch 2 mean? The second limited batch of the Virgin Oak series, which debuted in winter 2013.
Gentle spirit, bold oak — order Auchentoshan Virgin Oak Batch 2 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.