Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2024 Chardonnay Cask Finish

Loch Lomond is probably Scotland's most versatile distillery in terms of the number of different styles of whisky produced for different purposes on one site. In addition to its two traditional pot stills and a Coffey still, the distillery is also equipped with four Lomond stills, these have a traditional pot still base, but with the addition of a rectifying column instead of the traditional swan necks. Varying the distillation techniques has enabled the distillery to produce no less than eight different single malts (plus numerous grain whiskies and blends) of different styles on one site.

The Open Special Edition 2024 is crafted in the shadow of Ben Lomond, to celebrate the 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Scotland.

Michael Henry, Master Blender, has crafted this expression with Colin Montgomerie to explore the influence of aromatic and luscious French Chardonnay casks on the Loch Lomond signature style.

A range of casks are hand-selected for finishing in 1st fill Chardonnay wine casks to complement the signature distillery style with additional depth of flavour. These exceptional Chardonnay wine casks help craft a subtle whisky that has notes of honey blossom, vibrant orchard fruit and toasted oak that perfectly complements the soft smoke on the finish.

Non chill-filtered, bottled at 46% and presented in a carton bearing Colin Montgomerie's signature.

Non chill-filtered, bottled at 46% and presented in a carton bearing Colin Montgomerie's signature.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Zesty lemon peels, fresh apple, floral vanilla pod, orchard blossom, and juicy pear.

Palate: Fresh and fruity with generous notes of apples and pears, soft apricots and floral honey.

Finish: Elegant oak char, spiced pastries, delicate smoke.