The Caskhound Double Release: Auchentoshan 2016 & Blair Athol 2013

The Caskhound’s Double Release: Auchentoshan 2016 and Blair Athol 2013

The Caskhound, led by Thilo Schnabel, introduces a compelling double release featuring two distinct single malts: a 10-year-old Auchentoshan 10 Years Old 2016 Tilo’s Proof from the Lowlands and a 12-year-old Blair Athol 12 Years Old 2013 The Caskhound 50 cl from the Highlands. This pairing showcases contrasting styles—bourbon-matured lightness versus sherry-matured depth—offering whisky enthusiasts a chance to explore the true expression of distillate without finishes or filtering. Both bottlings adhere to the principle of purity, with no coloring, chill filtration, and natural cask strength.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

The Auchentoshan 10 Years Old 2016 Tilo’s Proof is fully matured in ex-bourbon hogsheads, embodying Auchentoshan’s classic triple distillation and Lowland elegance. Expect a fresh, fruity character punctuated by subtle cask influence that highlights lemon peel, grapefruit, and delicate vanilla notes.

In contrast, the Blair Athol 12 Years Old 2013 The Caskhound 50 cl spent its maturation solely in a second fill sherry butt, allowing the Highland distillate to take center stage. The whisky expresses a creamy, spicy complexity with nutty undertones and restrained sherry influence, emphasizing Blair Athol’s distinctive, calm Highland character.

• Auchentoshan 2016
Nose: Lemon peel, grapefruit, green apple, pear, with hints of vanilla cream, honey, coconut milk, and fresh wood.
Palate: Yellow mirabelle, peach, apple compote, honey, malt caramel, ginger, white pepper, and herbs balanced by 52% ABV.
Finish: Medium-long, dry, with citrus peel, light maltiness, oak, and ginger.

• Blair Athol 2013
Nose: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, roasted hazelnuts, marzipan, candied orange peel, dark berries, tobacco, and mocha.
Palate: Creamy oily entry, candied apples, clementines, creamy fudge, pepper, cloves, allspice, dark chocolate, dates, and roasted nuts. Water reveals apricot, fresh berries, forest honey.
Finish: Medium-long, dry, spices, Earl Grey, oak, hazelnut, dark chocolate, pepper, and licorice.

Release & Availability

The Auchentoshan 10 Years Old 2016 Tilo’s Proof comes in a limited edition of 253 bottles, bottled at 52% ABV with an RRP of €57.90 for 700 ml. The Blair Athol 12 Years Old 2013 The Caskhound 50 cl , bottled at 56.7% ABV, is a 50 cl release limited to 783 bottles, retailing at €49.90.

Both whiskies hit the market from April 1, 2026, and are available exclusively through Spiritory. This release is a fitting gift for Easter or an opportunity to enjoy two remarkably authentic single malts from contrasting Scottish regions in one package.