Whiskey Review: Auchentoshan American Oak with Auchentoshan Three Wood Comparison

Today we taste and review Auchentoshan American Oak and compare it to Auchentoshan Three Wood.

[@matt818]

I’m from England. My wife is from Japan. We speak two different languages. She also works a lot of night shifts. This video was like watching my relationship.

[@BelfryHex]

When I first had Auchentoshan (American Oak), I was very unimpressed. Now, with the more whiskeys I drink - the more I find myself keep going back to it for a casual relaxed drink.

[@clintondaseman5789]

Your pallette has improved as your whisky journey progressed. Sitting in the same boat.

[@aleighkonz]

Ahhhh Auchentoshan 3 Wood, my fave. 👌🏻 It’s like they bottled up all my favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas memories.

[@orlybriceno]

That's a very nice description, now I want to try it

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y much enjoyed this exchange: Rex - "I'm getting salt." Daniel - "No."

[@ladnargnoll1400]

A little late to this channel but had to say that I bought a bottle of the American Oak and holy moly it was so good I drank a little too much too fast. One of my new favorite scotches along with Glenfiddich 15. Love the channel.

[@Exane22]

Hell yeah, I have a bottle of the Auchentoshan American Oak and I love it. Really wanting to try the Three Wood since you guys bring it up all the time. Also, thanks to finding you guys, I now know how to pronounce Auchentoshan.

[@ToMBrlcKeR]

Glad you included Three Wood, which my brother-in-law brought along with him for Thanksgiving. After sampling it one night, he gave me the rest of the bottle before leaving because I'm the only other family member who drinks Scotch. Coincidently, I had some last night. I like the rich, deep flavors of Three Wood. My brother-in-law really likes the American Oak, but last few times, the liquor store around the corner just had Three Wood.

[@karl_alan]

Thank golly you finally got to it. I was looking forward to this for a long time, since it's one of my favorites...almost bought it for you once, but saw you already had it in the vault.

[@adamcroft80]

Recently went back to this whisky. Although it’s not a favourite of mine I have to say it’s definitely drinkable. Can knock back 2 or 3 in quick succession without even thinking about it.

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y believes Rex needs to take a nap.

[@badger4361]

Tried Auchentoshan very recently, both the American Oak and the triple wood. Very decent, would definitely buy again.

[@andrewbgood4357]

Daniel Month coincides with Mooch hibernation season.

[@Dragon4eva]

I find whisk[e]y to be an amazing cure for a sore throat or a cough. Makes all the germs far too drunk to bother you.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@clintonshield]

Putting together a flight for the father in law and could use some advice on the order: Glenfiddich 12 Classic Laddie The Arran The Bothy The Arran The Amarone Cask Ardbeg 10 Laphroaig Lore Octomore 8.1 Trying to not blow our palates out. The Laddie is 50% and the Arrans are cask strength, however I’m hoping the Islas will hold up. What do we think?

[@KraftBlue24]

Rex and Daniel: what whisk(e)ys are staples in your home collections? I’ve been curious to hear what your individual tastes are when you purchase for your personal home consumption.

[@leedeville6935]

I bought this to save some money, but I really enjoyed it. This is one of my favorites in my collection to introduce people to scotch.

[@89emeza]

I purchased a bottle of three wood yesterday on the recommendation (and taste sample) of an employee at a local wine and spirits store. Omg... it was good.. I wanted something "not so peaty" and although this has no peat what so ever.. I'll get some peat on the next bottle. I knew as soon as I had a taste I needed a bottle. The employee also recommended Nikka from the Barrel. I may need to try that too, very soon.

[@AFO6Neptune]

If I were to decorate my whiskey room. I would purposely make it look entirely different from the house so it felt like you were entering a different realm. Once inside 3 out of 4 walls will be bookshelves filled with whiskey categorized by type and country. There will be extremely comfy chairs and a coffee table at the center that folds out into a humidor. I press a button next to the light which turns the fans on so I can also pick and smoke a cigar in that very same room. The corners of the rooms will have surround sound for music and TV. It will be glorious.

[@ethanturner9480]

I was fortunate enough to go to Scotland with my wife for our honeymoon (Nova Scotia, Canada) Auchentoshan was our first distillery we went to, and Google has street view of the distillery and the pond out in front the of building that has the "Auchentoshan" sign. is where the bomb was dropped creating the pretty massive crater. We also got to taste the triple distilled spirit, I was amazed on how fruity and floral it was. We dipped our finger into the glencarin to taste it and you can literally feel the most of the alcohol evapouate off your finger before you taste it!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Ok..I'm convinced! lol. Thats my next bottle! Thank you for sharing your story! 😁

[@jingramgbr]

Maps. Scotland, Ireland, Tennessee, Kentucky. Preferably with markers indicating distillery locations.

[@bigzach322]

About a month ago I was super excited to buy Auchentoshan because it's the only lowland brand available in NC. I went with the American Oak, since it is much cheaper than the Three Wood. For me it is "bleh" on the nose and taste, kind of like the enthusiasm in this video.

[@reafkennedy3069]

Decorations include barrels, signage, branded glassware and other memorabilia. The prescription framed would be a really cool piece.

[@prairiedogs001]

You know Daniel, if the whole point of Daniel month is that you can do whatever you want, just claim February and then mandate that the month moves to March... Don't you understand this game by now? I would suggest cancelling Rexmonth while you're at it, but that's too much fun to cancel.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 Ahhh Yes! The Magnificent Bastard is coming out! lol.

[@SelmerMKVI]

I would love to have a small copper pot still to decorate my whiskey room! I’m thinking about it!

[@kevinfortson4573]

Impressive comments Daniel. I never knew the part about losing barrels to a bombing. Thanks for that. Now, can you two please get some rest?

[@curtisbailey78]

I think some maybe obvious but on-target decoration ideas would include stuff like maps (something like the regions of Scotch Whisky for example), and any old bits you can get from whisk(e)y production like wood from a discarded barrel, or even an iron from a barrel hung on the wall could stand on its own or be part of a decoration arrangement. You could also go for paintings of things like a barley harvest, the Realism movement of the mid 19th century is a good starting point, as those artists were rejecting the artifice of previous eras and focused on depicting everyday life. Cigar boxes/box tops could also be a potentially on-target addition.

[@dyerseve07]

Just bought this the other day for $37 and it is quite pleasant. Not on par with like Red Breast, but I'd buy it again and will for sure sip on it frequently.

[@patmcdermott8547]

Oh, goody - now I'll have to buy 20 to 40 whiskeys during March for "research". Damn, the sacrifices I make for Magnificent Bastardom!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂 Oh the price we pay! lol.

[@charlesashworth6805]

Whenever I drink auchentoshan american oak I get coconut Cream pie without the whipped cream and toasted coconut

[@Nonzeugma]

Yes! This whisky taught me how to recognize coconut, which I found to really not like in whisky. I really liked the mouth feel, but, again, that coconut was prominent and aversive to me

[@BelfryHex]

I am also interested in the decorating a whiskey room thing. My vault is nothing but charcoal gray walls and cobwebs covering them and am in desperate need of an update. I did go to the Suntory distillery and picked up as many brochures, business cards, and maps I think that would be cool to frame, but kind of lame at the same time.

[@LitoCortes]

Definitely digging the concept for Daniel Month. Pen and Paper already set aside to take "notes" :D

[@TheBrothergreen]

Ingredients in The Suffering Bastard Cocktail 1 oz Bourbon 1 oz London dry gin 1⁄2 oz Fresh lime juice 2 dashes bitters Ginger ale, to top Garnish: Mint sprig

[@winnielai7455]

Thank you guys. Love the way you do the show.

[@torock3075]

I want see a large picture of the definitive single malt flavour profile map decaled on the wall like a compass and add a decent sized pin to label the whisky in question within the flavour quadrant profile. I see potential mooching advances where ribbons are hung for victorious moochings that had taken place. A battle for the preservation of oak if you will. Exploring lowlands is exactly an exciting chaser to speysides. Thanks!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Love it!

[@meesternibbles]

Okay, I seriously need to get one of those prescriptions. That is too cool!

[@oarsteed]

On 26 January 1932, during a visit to the US, Winston Churchill received a medical prescription for alcohol-ostensibly due to injuries sustained in an auto accident-from New York-based Dr Otto C. Pickhardt, whose life story is also fascinating.

[@AleDegustation]

You're right across the field but for me bourbon notes are very prominent with sweet corn on front but finish is rather tanninic. Slàinte Mhaith! Cheers!

[@connorryan7122]

Man this American Oak is so cheap for me (£20 on amazon here in the UK, seems to always be around that price) that I kind of just discounted it. Maybe I'll go grab a bottle now.

[@guylloyd200]

U try it yet.. Rating?

[@graemeo3440]

I bought a bottle a few days ago. Very nice easy drinking whisky.

[@patmccormick4616]

Rex go take a nap

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y concurs.

[@michaela.segarra461]

for me it would have to be art deco in the theme of rolling 20's~ish with perfect low level lighting, leather and stainless steel furnishings.

[@karl_alan]

I always get a huge amount of baking spices...cinnamon and nutmeg are the forefront to me with this one, then a bit of fruitiness, etc.

[@hilcovanbreeschoten720]

Today I bought my first Islay, Kilchoman Machir Bay. I will have tried it by your next video, and describe the experience.

[@pinkman231]

Hey guys would you be able to recommend some good peaty whiskey for a beginner that wont break the bank? love you channel cheers

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Nice review boys:) I really wasn't a fan of this one....I felt like it tasted kind of sickly sweet and tasted thin. I love that Rex just referenced ermagerd is purpy dirg:)

[@jakevlaminck4543]

Talking about decorating a whisk(e)y room. Looking for a Charles MacLean’s Whisky Wheel poster.

[@superhumanben]

Rex, do you not understand that Daniel is just trying to avoid February not only because he forgot until later but also because it's the shortest (just like himself). ;)

[@Sierubino]

Ive been hoping you would do note specific videos, I get probably 70-80% of the notes you guys do but there are some that I just don't get and would like to be able to isolate them. DANIEL MONTH

[@WhiskeyVault]

Honestly one of the only ways to start getting more notes to to smell and taste the things that you don’t know is to buy the original thing the tasting notes are referencing

[@europeanbourgeois8223]

I drank this whisky a few months ago and wasn't that impressed. I'll have to go to shop and buy some more.

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

I'm getting a poster of all the Scottish distilleries for my whisky corner soon 😁

[@bitbrace]

My whiskey room is decorated with around 290 beer steins, a 100+ year old tiger maple chair I refinished, a 10 pound lobster I got about 4 seasons ago, a stuffed great horned owl, dart board 10 guns, one is a 1878 Remington whitmore with Damascus barrels knives and duck paintings and a dog

[@AleksGutierrez]

Say what you will, I've gotten rid of a cold with Jack D's gargles... I just heard myself say that out loud .... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SuperScoooty]

Daniel month = speyside month. Just do the Advent calendar from this last year again.

[@ccallyer2285]

All hail Daniel and acknowledge his immense knowledge... wait, are we waiting until March? 😂

[@frankgood341]

Great idea Rex. And....... He's got it lol. By the way your hair looks like heat miser baaaaa . Can't wait till MARCH!!!!! Love you guys keep up the good work

[@chrish12345]

agree on the oil, sometimes in independent bottlings you just get a whack of veg oil and not much else

[@chrisletts4757]

Damn it Chad!!! Im so used to the "apparently" old upload schedule of approximately 11ish a.m. central time. I would take my lunch break and have a new Whiskey Vault episode to accompany me and make me long for the end of the day to go home and sip on some nice Eagle Rare. Now i have to try and refrain from watching till then, but i fail EVERY DAMN TIME.

[@Gobi_Unchained]

I have a little Paddy Irish whisky mirror. Would like a few more really. I also have a few tumblers. That's it for the moment. Really want one of those prohibition certificates though!!

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y believes Rex is broken.

[@ZootC]

Someone was definitely slightly more than half cut during this take. I'm drinking this whisky right now as I type. I even have the fancy correct shaped glass. I don't know about any of these flavours you talk about. On "the nose" it burns, In the mouth it burns. And it's smoky. Which is all I need. A good guzzling scotch. ( I am Scottish on my mother's side ). It's much better than the Glenlivet Caribbean reserve I just polished off but I think I'll still end up drinking it in coffee. It was on offer. Bargain at £22 here in the UK. Now, I'm off to get drunker than that guy⬆

[@alanjbennett3733]

Daniel, just letting u know the game of thrones Clynelish whisky is available to buy again now

[@swavesmoke]

Good morning. Would you be interested in shooting an episode for whiskeys for meals. Like aperitif, dinner and desert whiskeys? One thing about sommelier that is super helpful is understanding its integral part in complimenting foods.

[@tgreene4357]

The first thing you need in a “whisky room” is a whisky barrel. I have a Balcones barrel in mine.

[@VazzVegas]

I was going to say a barrel too. Maybe even one converted into some sort of table.

[@tgreene4357]

That would be pretty cool, too.

[@ktkontrakt5904]

Love it! Is it March already? :D

[@tarayoder937]

I actually went to WIkipedia for March. It really does say "March is Daniel Momth."

[@jonathandill3768]

Three wood is the first scotch I really loved that wasn't peaty

[@adamcroft80]

I always like trying new whisky’s. I work in retail and we recently had this in as a new line. It was on offer & with my staff discount it was almost half price so I thought I would give it a try ( the American oak that is). Haven’t had chance to try it yet me I’m looking forward to it.

[@mastermattk]

Hahaha nice outro. Daniel's face was like "Hell yeah".

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

Paused the video to go check out the Wikipedia edit page for March. It is glorious. Sad to see all of our March is Daniel month removed for vandalism though. But we just keep putting it back on 😎

[@davidmclean3883]

There's a whisky distillery getting built in the lowlands (inverclyde) called ardgowan distillery

[@scottclarke1350]

David Mclean there’s a couple in Glasgow now with another getting built soon as well. Which kind of takes Auchentoshan’s “Glasgow’s whisky” thing away from them lol. Annandale in Dumfries and Galloway in the lowlands has started producing again as well as king barns so there a bit of a boom happening for lowland whisky which is cool

[@vinnybuck9037]

Dear Americans. Love that you love our whiskies. We love your burgers, beers and the cinema of Russ Meyers. But Dudes. Pronunciation of Scottish place names... It’s “Glass-Go” the “ow” in Glasgow rhymes with “glow” like “glow in the dark”. Just like Edinburgh is pronounced “Ed-in-burra”.

[@morebeer7673]

We'll call Glasgow "Glass-Go" when you start calling Houston, "You-Stun" and not "How-Stun". ;)

[@7H3541N7]

@@morebeer7673 I've never hear anyone pronounce it How-stun, ever.

[@joebraddock4392]

When are y'all gonna do a Jamison black barrel review, every time y'all do Jamison you talk about it but still haven't done it

[@bartonhalling1651]

joe braddock Black Barrel is by far my favorite Jameson. #tasty

[@Nonzeugma]

There are a lot more out there than I have tried, but Black Barrel tasted like it had more single pot in it than any of the others I've had.

[@sergantgrunt1650]

Bombing whiskey that's to far I may be a Bourbon drinker and not a fan of scotch (yet who knows what will happen over time) but the whiskey was an innocent and joyful thing.

[@VazzVegas]

Rex looks like me after the 7th bar during a pub crawl.

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

You know, that Auchentoshan American Oak is not my favorite. I like it, but I feel I need to be in a certain mood, or after I have something else to drink beforehand. I do love me some Three Wood!

[@fluffywhiteducky]

Hey guys, question! I found a liquor store in Connecticut that sells Balcones! The only ones are the 100% malt and the blue corn, which one should I get?

[@morebeer7673]

I assume you got the Blue Corn, (hello, from Houston). Of course it's everywhere down here, but it costs a fortune so I always skip it, lol.

[@Brentranome]

First week of March is QC, so Daniel week will only be 3 weeks.

[@gman5986]

Hi guys! Did you say.....Charles Mcclain flavor wheel?? Googled and couldn't find it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Charles Maclean

[@BurpleRX7]

I cannot wait until someone donates some Cotswolds distillery to you, especially the cask strength, it’s beautiful OR some Mars distillery Komagatake seasons..... 2 of my favourite whisky that are like nothing else I can put my thumb on

[@BurpleRX7]

As for this Auchen’ I believe this is a travel / retail special here in Europe, definitely not there best example that’s for sure

[@PreppedScots]

daft question but the Bank of Scotland sign, is that the normal one (BOS) or Royal Bank of Scotland(RBS), if its BOS that's cool af cuz that's my main bank ahaha

[@koreywilliams4570]

When will Daniel become the level 4 som.. I feel like I've been watching this forever and has still level 3. How much whiskey do you need to review? 😐

[@aljrvh]

With his hair styled like this, Rex looks like the "aliens" meme guy with a beard and mooch aura.

[@thegreatwalrus153]

I would like to find an American whiskey that tastes like an Irish any ideas?

[@cyds3195]

This may be a long shot, especially because it’s not whiskey related, but does anyone know how to get my hand on gran marnier 150th anniversary? It’s for a very special, very important gift and I’m having the hardest time trying to locate even a single bottle. Thanks for any help!

[@robertadamson9924]

What is your favorite bourbon/ American whiskey?

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

There is not a single a smoke note I get. I get peach, vanilla, light citrus and minor grass notes, like lawn grass. For American Oak.

[@johnk7093]

Daniel Month - "heres how I can help you with your whiskey and your whiskey choosing" Rex Month - "what whiskey are you giving me......."

[@johngilbert5981]

I just looked at the wiki page for March and under the month long observances. It says march is Daniel month

[@burtbaskett]

I love Auckentoshen. How are you guys? You seem sad and down lately. Wake up will ya!

[@1218Draco]

4:07 “Whisky Blitz” ... sound like ... a Celtic/Gaelic metal band, like Dropkick Murphy’s but heavier & moshpitting

[@paulgee1952]

If you like an Irish whiskey Tyr Connell, this is going to give some light flush , easy fruit ( Citrus) , The Glen Garioch Aberdeenshire Virgin also in this group from my tipples. Not a high end supper, just enjoy a light dram, or two (doz),

[@RM-dq9ne]

Guys.. do a Benromach! 😎

[@johnohlhausen2741]

My ideal tasting room. One maybe two solid oak or mahogany book shelves filled with excellent things to read. A high backed leather chair and a small sofa in case the future wife wants to cuddle as either I or we both drink something. Various training and real weapons dotted along the room. Finally to top it all off a good surround sound system for listening to music. But first to finish college and get a house that can support a whiskey room.

[@RomainRiviere]

Daniel, i'm sorry, but you were selected in the next category: best fake laughter. Check his amazing performance 02:20

[@jordanaleman9461]

I think i kinda nerd or with whiskey, and so I'm looking forward to o Daniel month, but The People need Rex week in there somewhere

[@SirSamTheThird]

American Oak is the scotch that got me into whiskey.

[@phauntis]

Or teach us some Sommie hacks, blending tips, region expressions and the like. Also just shenanigan the hell out of Rex

[@natecg87]

For anyone who is confused, American Oak Auchentoshan does not... i repeat does not have a smoke note. you will be very disappointed if you buy it expecting smoke of any kind

[@lcpholman]

Cannot wait for Daniel month in March !

[@strayer99]

Dang March "is" Daniel month...cool, so does Daniel party the whole month?

[@danswank3378]

How about an episode where you taste the same whisky at different temps? 20 F degrees apart...