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Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition

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3.7
(1)€46Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Loch Lomond has been the official Spirit of The Open golf championship since 2018. The distillery in Alexandria runs pot stills, straight-neck stills, and a copper column still side by side. That unusual setup gives Master Blender Michael Henry many tools to work with. He finishes selected casks in first-fill Chardonnay wine casks. That step adds a floral, fruit-forward lift to the spirit malty core. You get honey, ripe peach, dried fruit, and a soft vanilla finish. Non chill-filtered at 46%, this whisky is best poured neat.

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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 The Open Special Edition

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition is a Highland single malt from the Loch Lomond distillery in Scotland. It serves as the official Spirit of The Open golf championship, a partnership that began in 2018. Every year a new expression marks the championship, making this a whisky tied to one of golf great events. That connection puts this whisky in front of a global audience each summer. Loch Lomond is one of Scotland most technically varied distilleries. It operates pot stills, straight-neck stills with cooling rings, and a copper column still under one roof. This multi-still approach is almost unmatched among Scottish producers. Master Blender Michael Henry uses this range to shape the spirit character before casks come into play. He can dial in weight, texture, and fruitiness at the still. That flexibility is rare in Scotch whisky making. For this bottling, Henry picks casks aged in American oak and finishes them in first-fill Chardonnay wine casks. The wine cask finishing adds a floral, fresh-fruit lift to the malty base. On the nose, honey and caramel open things up. Lemon and fresh fruit add brightness. Peach, pear, and pineapple follow, with a hint of vanilla and dried fruit. The palate brings date, walnut, and gentle spice. Oak comes through with quiet authority. The finish stays malty and fresh, fading on sweet vanilla. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition is bottled at 46% ABV and is non chill-filtered. That means the whisky keeps its natural colour and full texture in the glass. Pour it neat. The Chardonnay finishing and the distillery malty character both come through cleanly that way.