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Scotch Whisky Review: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

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Scotch Whisky Review: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

A rather delicious combination of 3 distinct peated and unpeated distillates, the Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is bottled at 46% and matured in 1st fill, refil, and recharred American oak casks.

by Phil Dwyer
April 19, 2025

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK.

Tasting Notes:

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A rather delicious combination of 3 distinct peated and unpeated distillates from Loch Lomond. Bottled at 46% and matured in 1st fill, refil, and recharred American oak casks – this is a rather unusual and intriguing release from Loch Lomond.

Appearance:

Light Sherry in colour.

Nose:

Peppery smoke, salted caramel, freshly sawn wood – the peated elements move from culinary smoke (burnt herbs) to a more traditional west coast, slightly iodine style of peat smoke.

We’ve got the classic Loch Lomomd ginger syrup note, beeswax, sea salt and a little aromatic chilli.

Palate:

Salty coastal notes with a little firey peat smoke, more burnt herbs, melted marshmallows by the campfire.

There are some big notes of sweetness that fade quickly into smoke and lemony pepper.

A very wood driven style of whisky, too, especially on the second sip. More chewy caramel and toasted oak.

Finish:

Gentle, lingering smoke that rolls around the back of your palate. The peated distillate dominates the style, but it isn’t overly potent…if that makes sense. There is balance. A little mineral driven and salty, with woody spices and black pepper.

Comments:

Great! It’s nice to finally have a peated 25 year old whisky that isn’t absurdly priced, and is bottled at 46%. Fair play to Loch Lomond.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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