The Open Special Edition 2026 – Royal Birkdale Single Malt

70cl • 46% ABV

Sale price£45.00
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To celebrate our partnership with The Open, golf’s original Championship, our Master Blender Michael Henry has crafted this rich expression. The Open Special Edition 2026 is a toast to the people, places and moments that make The Open exceptional.

This single malt has been expertly crafted using spirit from our unique straight-neck stills, initially matured in American oak barrels before a vibrant finish in selected Argentinian Malbec Casks. The result is a whisky bursting with dark rich berries and bright citrus, balanced with honeyed depth and a whisper of smoke.

Tasting Notes

NOSE

Dark berries, redcurrant and citrus zest with vanilla, honey and soft malt.

TASTE

Blackberry, raspberry and peach syrup, layered with crisp apple, toffee sweetness and gentle spice. A subtle thread of smoke runs through the palate.

FINISH

Medium length with lingering berry sweetness, soft Oak spice and a light, smoky warmth.

Michael Henry Signature

Michael Henry
Master Blender

Argentinian Malbec Cask Finish

The Open Special Edition 2026

To celebrate our partnership with The Open, golf’s original Championship, our Master Blender Michael Henry has crafted this rich expression. The Open Special Edition 2026 is a toast to the people, places and moments that make The Open exceptional.

Distilled in our remarkable Straight neck stills stills, at a range of collection strengths, then matured in casks that have been expertly crafted by our own traditional cooperage, creating a complex whisky that showcases our capability in distilling and our unrivalled ability in flavour creation.

This single malt is crafted from whisky distilled only in our unique Straight Neck stills. It is first matured in American Oak casks to build our signature fruit, honey and soft smoke, then finished for 6 months in Argentinian Malbec casks to bring richer dark berries, vibrant red fruits and gentle spice.

Bottled at 46%, non-chill filtered with natural colour to keep things just as nature intended.

Award Winning Whisky

Loch Lomond Whisky are proud to be awarded the highest award in whisky standards. Below are a few select awards from our whiskies.

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Straight Neck Stills

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Straight Neck stills

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 23 reviews.

Fantastic gift for any golf fan! I bought The Open Special Edition 2026 – 154th Open, Royal Birkdale for my husband, and he absolutely loves it. The quality is excellent, and it's a wonderful keepsake celebrating such an iconic championship venue. The detail and presentation are impressive, making it a great collector's item for golf enthusiasts. If you're looking for a special gift for someone who loves golf and The Open, I would highly recommend this edition. A perfect purchase and well worth it! ⛳🏌️‍♂️

The Open Special Edition 2026 154th Open - Royal Birkdale

Love the whisky but extremely disappointed with the gift card - very small print, read in one sentence and card covered in advertising! This was a present going overseas and I had to get a friend to print another card for me.

The Open Special Edition 2026 154th Open - Royal Birkdale