Loch Lomond 18 years

Master Cooper Tommy Wallace has selected the finest oak casks for this 18-year-old whisky. Patience is put to the test and knowledge of wood is very important for this. Tommy Wallace is one of the most experienced coopers in the world and after his career at the Loch Lomond Cooperage (indeed, they have their own cooperage at Loch Lomond) he became President of the National Cooperage Federation. In other words Tommy does know which barrels to choose.

Time and nature ensured that all the flavours from the cask were incorporated into the final whisky. Loch Lomond 18 years is not cold-filtered to preserve all the aromas and flavours.

Tasting Note

Nose

A relatively fresh start with green apple and even a hint of grapefruit. Of course, we also taste the 18-year ageing in oak casks, as the soft wood aromas give character to this full-bodied whisky. Later, the green apple turns into caramelised apple and we even have a hint of smoke. As if the brushwood from the apple orchard is smouldering in the corner.

Taste

Full and round is the first thing that comes to mind, and tasty, because tasty this mature whisky certainly is. Elegant wood notes of toasted oak and grandfather cigar boxes. Again, the sweet apple with elegant fresh notes. Everything is in there, but all very well balanced.

Finish

Everything comes together here, sweet fruit, roasted wood and a fresh blend of spices. Wonderfully long and this impressed the tasting panel.

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.