{"product_id":"auchentoshan-1997-21-year-old-old-particular-douglas-laing-old-particular","title":"Auchentoshan 1997 21 Year Old Old Particular Douglas Laing | Old Particular","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Mature Lowland Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Auchentoshan in May 1997 and bottled in April 2019 by Douglas Laing for the respected Old Particular series, this 21 year old Lowland single malt was matured in a single refill hogshead and bottled at natural cask strength. Released in a limited outturn of 342 bottles, it captures the elegant, spirit-driven style for which mature Auchentoshan has become increasingly appreciated among enthusiasts of older Lowland whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeycomb, vanilla cream, buttered toast, citrus peel, soft oak spice, and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and refined with dried fruits, toasted nuts, vanilla custard, orchard fruits, and gentle oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with citrus oils, soft spice, honeyed malt, and lingering oak sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auchentoshan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas Laing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Particular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Hogshead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL13130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask \/ Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1800 near Glasgow on the banks of the River Clyde, Auchentoshan remains one of Scotland’s most recognisable Lowland distilleries. Originally known as Duntocher before adopting the Auchentoshan name in the 19th century, the distillery has endured periods of ownership change, wartime damage, and significant industry shifts throughout its long history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Lowland producers that moved away from traditional methods, Auchentoshan became known for maintaining triple distillation, a process that contributes to the distillery’s lighter and more refined spirit character. Typically unpeated and spirit-forward in style, mature Auchentoshan expressions often display elegant citrus, honeyed malt, vanilla, and soft oak complexity that has earned the distillery a respected place among collectors and enthusiasts of older Lowland whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas Laing’s Old Particular series has become widely respected for presenting single cask Scotch whisky with minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of the spirit and cask to remain fully intact. Mature Lowland releases from the range are comparatively uncommon, particularly older Auchentoshan expressions bottled at full natural strength. This refill hogshead maturation preserves the distillery’s elegant spirit profile while adding mature oak complexity developed over more than two decades of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, tubes, or presentation materials may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in collectible releases and forms part of the character of mature independently bottled Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47843431055534,"sku":"TWA-AUCHENTOSHAN-1997-21YO-OPDL13130","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/auchentoshan-1997-21-year-old-old-particular-douglas-laing-old-particular-1.jpg?v=1779494621","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/auchentoshan-1997-21-year-old-old-particular-douglas-laing-old-particular","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}