Loch Lomond 25 years 1996 - 2022 Mission Gold

Loch Lomond has always been one of Scotland’s most versatile distilleries, and this 25-year-old single malt is a perfect example of its potential. Bottled in 2022 by Murray McDavid for their Mission Gold series, this whisky was finished in a SXG Diamond Rum Cask – a bold and flavorful cask from a legendary Guyanese rum distillery. The result is a unique and tropical twist on Loch Lomond’s classic profile, marrying richness with exotic charm.

Tasting Notes

Nose

An exotic bouquet of pineapple, banana and mango, layered with vanilla, honey, sugarcane and a touch of oak and ginger.

Palate

Full-bodied and creamy, with waves of ripe tropical fruit, soft toffee, rum-soaked raisins and a hint of coconut. Subtle spices and toasted nuts add complexity.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering notes of burnt sugar, wood spices and fading tropical fruit sweetness.

Loch Lomond Distillery

Loch Lomond Distillery is located in Alexandria, on the southern shore of Loch Lomond, in the Scottish Lowlands. Founded in 1964, the distillery has stood out for its innovative approach to whisky production. Its proximity to iconic Loch Lomond provides not only a beautiful setting, but also an excellent source of pure water.

A unique feature of Loch Lomond Distillery is its versatility in production. The distillery has both traditional pot stills and unique 'straight neck' pot stills, and produces both single malt and single grain whiskies. This flexibility allows Loch Lomond to create a wide range of flavour profiles, from light and fruity to rich, complex and even smoky whiskies.

Loch Lomond whiskies are known for their balanced and refined character, with notes of apple, pear, honey, and subtle hints of smoke and spice. The whisky is matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, creating a deep and complex flavour. The combination of innovation, traditional techniques and a beautiful location makes Loch Lomond Distillery a unique and respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.

Murray McDavid

Murray McDavid is an independent Scottish bottler founded in 1994 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright. The company is known for its innovative approach to whisky, focusing on selecting high-quality casks and experimenting with unique maturation processes.

Murray McDavid bottles whisky from different distilleries, both single malts and blended malts, and often introduces secondary maturities in different types of casks, such as wine, rum or sherry casks, to create complex flavour profiles. They have several series such as "Mission Gold," "Benchmark," and "Cask Craft."

An important aspect of Murray McDavid is their focus on transparency. They provide detailed information about the origin of the whisky, the casks used and the ageing time, which makes them popular among connoisseurs and collectors. In 2013, Murray McDavid was acquired by Aceo Ltd, which expanded their ability to continue producing unique whiskies. Murray McDavid's bottlings are often praised for their quality and the creative way they combine traditional whisky techniques with modern innovations.