Loch Lomond is an “independent” conglomerate of Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia, and Littlemill, recently snapped up by an Asian investment fund. This Loch Lomond is one of the now-discontinued Cadenhead Small Batch release, a vatting of 2 ex-bourbon barrels.
Loch Lomond 1996 Cadenhead 21 / 51.5%
Tasted neat and with a bit of bottled water
Distilled in 1996, and bottled 2018, we have an impressive 450 bottles at cask strength.
- Color: deep gold (0.8)
- Nose: honey, black pepper, a little peat, pear jam, vanilla; heather
- Taste: shortbread, tropical fruits, oily pineapple; asian white pear
- Finish: long and custardy, a hint of oakiness
Inchmurrin this is (for a little blog on the various Loch Lomond styles on offer, check this out). It’s quite a refreshing, fruity, and light style of whisky, with the perfect hint of peat. This at cask strength is gorgeous!
Rating: 89/100
