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Whisky Review: Loch Lomond 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

We review Loch Lomond 12 Year. It's the official whisky of this year's The Open golf tournament.

OVERALL RATING

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Loch Lomond 12-Year Single Malt (image via Austin Scarberry)

Tasting Notes

About:

46% ABV, aged 12 years in three different cask types (bourbon, refill, and recharred), non-chill filtered, ~$40/750ml
Appearance:
A burnt orange hue colors this low-viscosity whisky.
Nose:
The nose is rather harsh, but some intriguing notes hide under this front including fig, cranberry, and green apple.
Palate:
Again, a punchy start conceals the complexity for the first few moments. Initial notes of pepper-jam, cooked sugar, and pear lead into a smoky marionberry-and-kelp finish that lingers without scorching the mouth.
Finish:
Comments:
A great whisky for exploring the Highlands style. Their 200-year history and especially on-site cooperage program lend a special edge to Loch Lomond Whiskies which can be felt in the Loch Lomond 12-Year Single Malt Scotch. It’s smoky, filling, and balanced with sweet and savory notes alike, making it reasonably approachable for newcomers and delicious for connoisseurs.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Austin Scarberry

Austin Scarberry is a Portland, Oregon-based writer and pastry chef. His culinary expertise uniquely informs his reviews, as he brings the gentle thoughtfulness of baking to his whiskey writing. Beyond The Whiskey Wash, Austin indulges his passion for creative writing, focusing primarily on poetry and fantasy/sci-fi genres. His literary works have been featured in Sci-Phi Journal and Oprelle Publications' poetry anthology "Matter — 2021 Edition II".

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