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Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch

Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch

4.7· 195 ratings

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Our take on the Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch

Auchentoshan Three Wood is a Lowland single malt finished in three cask types: bourbon, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximénez sherry. It is triple distilled in column stills, which gives a lighter, fruitier spirit than most Scotch, and bottled at 43% with no age statement. Expect orange, dark fruit, toffee and a soft sherry sweetness rather than peat. It is a common entry point for drinkers moving from blends to sherry-forward single malts.

Best forSherry-cask single malt fansDrinkers new to Scotch who want something gentleGifts for someone who likes fruity, unpeated whiskyEveryday sipping without a heavy smoke profile
Pros
  • Three-cask maturation adds sherry depth without overpowering the spirit
  • Triple distillation keeps it smooth and approachable
  • 43% gives more body than the standard 40% bottlings
  • No peat, so the fruit and toffee come through clearly
  • Widely available and reasonably priced for a sherry-finished malt
Cons
  • No age statement, so the youngest cask component is unknown
  • Triple distillation and light Lowland style can taste thin to cask-strength drinkers
  • Sherry sweetness may be too much for those who prefer dry, malty whiskies
  • Not a collector's bottle; it is a drinker, not an investment

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Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $49.99 on Oct 31 at WineDeals.com. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 195 ratings. Owners tend to describe it as a smooth, fruit-forward sherry malt that works well as an introduction to single malts.

Pros
  • Smooth and easy to drink
  • Clear orange and dark fruit notes
  • Good value for a sherry-finished single malt
Cons
  • Can feel light or thin in body
  • Some find the sherry sweetness one-dimensional

Specifications

Whiskey Type
Scotch
Subtype
Single Malt
Aroma
Fruity
Flavor
Fruity, orange
Fruit
Fruity
Origin
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
Age Statement
NAS
Barrel Type
Bourbon Barrels, Ex-Bourbon, Sherry Casks
Bottling Strength
43%
Mashbill
Barley
Producer
Auchentoshan
Distillation Method
Column Still
Grain
Barley
Region
Lowland
Distillery
Auchentoshan
Bottle Size
750ml
Bottle Type
Standard

Questions and answers

Is Auchentoshan Three Wood peated?
No. It is unpeated, so you get fruit, orange and sherry sweetness with no smoke.
What does the three wood mean?
It is matured in bourbon barrels, then finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, which is where the dark fruit and toffee come from.
How does it compare to Auchentoshan 12 Year Old?
Three Wood is sherry-finished and fruitier with more sweetness; the 12 Year Old is lighter and more citrus-and-malt driven.
What is the alcohol strength?
43% ABV in a 750ml bottle, above the 40% used for many standard single malts.
How should I drink it?
Neat or with a splash of water to open the orange notes. It also works in a whisky highball if you want it lighter.
Is it a good gift?
Yes for someone who likes sherry-cask Scotch or is new to single malts. Skip it for peat lovers.
What do buyers say about the Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 195 ratings.