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Loch Lomond 12 years

fruity malty
3.6
(11)€38Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Loch Lomond is the rare distillery that runs straight-neck pot stills next to ordinary swan-neck ones. Those unusual stills carry rectifying plates in the neck. That design lets the team chase different cut points and build a layered single malt. The spirit then rests in three kinds of American oak. That mix shows in the glass. You get ripe pear and fresh fruit, a thread of honey and cream. Then a gentle waft of smoke at the close. Almond and caramel round out the malty heart. Pour it neat and let the orchard fruit unfold.

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Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is a distillery located in the Highlands region of Scotland, near the famous Loch Lomond. It was founded in 1814 and is one of the older licensed distilleries in Scotland. Loch Lomond produces a range of single malts, including the Loch Lomond Original, Loch Lomond 12 Year Old, and Loch Lomond Inchmurrin. The whiskies are aged in a combination of bourbon, refill, and recharred casks. The distillery also produces a range of blended whiskies, including the Loch Lomond Signature and Loch Lomond Reserve. These blends are made using a combination of malt and grain whiskies, and are aged for a minimum of 12 years.

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About the Loch Lomond 12 years

Loch Lomond 12 years is a single malt Scotch whisky made in the Highland region of Scotland. It comes from Loch Lomond, a distillery sitting in the shadow of Ben Lomond. The place is unusual. Loch Lomond runs unique straight-neck pot stills alongside more traditional swan-neck stills. Those straight-neck stills carry rectifying plates in the neck. That design lets the distillers select different cut points and shape a more layered spirit. Few Scotch distilleries can do this under one roof. It is a big part of why this whisky tastes the way it does. The spirit matures in three kinds of American oak: first-fill bourbon, refill and re-charred casks. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, Loch Lomond 12 years keeps its natural texture and a fuller mouthfeel. The colour and oils stay just as nature intended. The flavour profile rewards a slow sip. Expect ripe pear and fresh fruit up front, with honey, cream and a soft malty core. Almond and caramel add weight, while dried fruit and a touch of pineapple lift the mid-palate. A gentle hint of smoke drifts in on the finish. The long, warming close keeps every sip interesting. This Highland single malt is best enjoyed neat. It suits anyone after an honest, fruit-led 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky without a heavy price tag. The fruit-forward style also makes it a friendly first single malt for curious newcomers. Loch Lomond 12 years is an easy bottle to come back to.