Independent distiller Loch Lomond Whiskies recently unveiled two limited-edition single malts that will celebrate golf’s prestigious Open Championship.
Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2022, and Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2022, were created to mark the 150th year of The Open Championship, of which Loch Lomond Whiskies is the official spirit partner.
The 150th Open will be played on Scotland’s historic links of The Old Course at St Andrews this July.
Each single malt expression was born from Loch Lomond’s straight-neck stills, which are entirely unique to the distillery. Master Blender Michael Hendry noted that it’s these unique stills that allow them to explore the flavor profiles in an imaginative way.
And to note, Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2022 was crafted in partnership with golfer Colin Montgomerie, who worked closely with the master blender to create a whisky of note for The Open’s historic anniversary.
Capturing the distillery’s signature style of fruit, honey and soft smoke, the single malt carries notes of strawberry, peach and lime citrus, a creamy fudge sweetness, a lingering oak spice, and soft smoke finish.
The Open Special Edition 2022 was aged in American oak casks before being selected for additional finishing in Bordeaux red wine barriques, creating an additional layer of complexity.
For added flair, Montgomerie’s signature appears on each bottle.
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The Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2022 is a single malt whisky that looks to pay homage to all the golf courses where The Open has taken place, from the first ever championship in Prestwick in 1860 to St Andrews where the 2022 event will be held.
The limited-edition single malt was first distilled 22 years ago, and the distiller’s notes show that it delivers notes of stewed apple, pear and black cherry with vanilla and dark chocolate, a warming ginger spice and wood smoke finish.
It’s aged in American oak casks before being finished in Haut-Médoc claret barriques for 36 months. The Open Course Edition 2022 is presented in a blue case with an elevated bottle design.
Andrew Jack, head of whisky marketing at Loch Lomond Whiskies, said in a prepared statement The Open is an event that brings together some of the world’s best golfers. “And we are very proud to show our support as the official spirit partner of this momentous anniversary.”
“The ties between golf and whisky in Scotland date back generations,” he added. “Our two new, limited edition single malts are highly valuable additions to our whisky portfolio, demonstrating the breadth of distillation techniques Loch Lomond Whiskies is capable of. We’re confident both expressions will appeal to a variety of tastes, budgets and interests, particularly in the lead up to Father’s Day in June.”
For more information or where to get a bottle, check out www.lochlomondwhiskies.com.
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