Our diverse distillery gives us unique freedom to explore and control the whisky-making process. Our coopers still make barrels by hand. Our whisky-making team watches over the malt as it matures. And our award-winning master blender plays on our signature style of fruit, honey and soft smoke, adding new dimensions and subtle variations.
At Loch Lomond, we take the well-travelled road of tradition and the high road of innovation to create a collection of stunning single malts inspired by our surroundings. And with an open mind and an open heart, we invite you to join us on our journey – to explore the spirit within
So, what is single malt whisky? By law, Single Malt Scotch Whisky is defined as whisky distilled in a copper pot still at a single distillery in Scotland, using only malted barley, yeast and water. It must then be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years and one day, and then bottled at an alcohol volume of no less than 40%.
There are 5 Scotch whisky regions; Highland, Speyside, Lowland, Islay & Campbeltown. Loch Lomond distillery sits proudly in the Highland region, situated just minutes from the beauty that is Loch Lomond & the Trossachs.
At Loch Lomond, we have a unique approach to making whisky.
We distil our single malts using 2 styles of still at Loch Lomond - the straight neck pot still and a more traditional swan neck pot still. The uniqueness of our pot malt stills rests in the cylindrical necks of the spirit stills. Traditionally the necks of malt stills are open. The stills at our distillery include special distillation trays in the necks, allowing for greater contact with the cooling alcohol vapour.
These innovative stills give superior control at the distillation stage allowing us to take the spirit off at various cut points, which allows for different ‘flavour notes’ to be captured and emphasised through the range of alcohol strengths that can be captured and rejected.
For example, our Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Year Old uses unpeated spirit from our straight neck stills only, creating a distinctively lighter and more floral whisky, whereas our Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old uses a combination of peated spirit from both our traditional swan neck pot still and our straight neck pot still, creating an unconventional peat character with a lot of depth, marrying smoke and spiciness.
Our distillation techniques across all of our stills allow us to maintain the fruity character developed during our extra-long 92 hour fermentation process; ensuring all single malts across the Loch Lomond ranges carry the signature fruity distillery character.
At Loch Lomond, we have a unique approach to making whisky.
We distil our single malts using 2 styles of still at Loch Lomond - the straight neck pot still and a more traditional swan neck pot still. The uniqueness of our pot malt stills rests in the cylindrical necks of the spirit stills. Traditionally the necks of malt stills are open. The stills at our distillery include special distillation trays in the necks, allowing for greater contact with the cooling alcohol vapour.
These innovative stills give superior control at the distillation stage allowing us to take the spirit off at various cut points, which allows for different ‘flavour notes’ to be captured and emphasised through the range of alcohol strengths that can be captured and rejected.
For example, our Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Year Old uses unpeated spirit from our straight neck stills only, creating a distinctively lighter and more floral whisky, whereas our Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old uses a combination of peated spirit from both our traditional swan neck pot still and our straight neck pot still, creating an unconventional peat character with a lot of depth, marrying smoke and spiciness.
Our distillation techniques across all of our stills allow us to maintain the fruity character developed during our extra-long 92 hour fermentation process; ensuring all single malts across the Loch Lomond ranges carry the signature fruity distillery character.
Craft & style are intrinsically linked. The sweep of the artists touch, the care of woodcarvers hand, the tuning of an instrument to evoke the perfect note. For us, whisky is no different. We have shaped our distilling style to be as identifiable as the work of any craftsmen or composer. Through the distilling choices we make, our expressions always deliver fruit, sweet honey and soft smoke.
It's our style, it's timeless and distinctive and keeps us true to our origins.
dd>An exceptionally smooth and easy drinking single malt scotch whisky, showcasing creamy malty notes, light fruit and a touch of smoke.
Our 12 year old is a perfect representation of our signature style, delivering a deep fruity character which is overlaid with hint of peat and smoke. Matured in a combination of three cask types – bourbon, refill and re-charred.
Distilled in our unique straight neck stills to create a distinctive lighter whisky with subtle floral notes. Aged in three types of hand-selected casks, bourbon, refill and recharred.
Delicately crafted and full-bodied single malt with a beautifully balanced peat character. Matured in refill and recharred oak casks which ensure the sweeter notes of this single malt are brought to the fore.
Matured in refill American oak casks and finished for 12 months in French Oak from the Limousin area. The result is a delightful fruity single malt, with grapefruit citrus, sweet toffee and warming cinnamon spice.
Aged for 18 years in our finest oak barrels, this single malt is rich and elegant. A deep fruity character intertwined with warm spice and gentle smoke.
The Loch Lomond 21 Year Old whisky uses only spirit from our straight neck pot stills and is both complex and elegant. Expect sweet vanilla, fruity notes of peach and pear with lingering oak spice.
Matured in American Oak barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, Loch Lomond 30 year old is a smooth and elegant whisky, with a deep fruit character of kiwi, gooseberry and lime. Bottled at 47%, free from caramel colouring and chill filtration
