Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Golf and whisky have shared a home for generations, and when The Open returns to Royal Portrush, Loch Lomond marks it with a bottle as colourful as the course's links. Created with golf legend Colin Montgomerie, it carries both sweetness and character.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak with a Chianti cask finish and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created in partnership with golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie to celebrate The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. After maturing in American oak, the whisky is given a final finish in Italian Chianti red wine casks, which lends it a signature fruitiness and a hint of red berries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries and sweet honey meet ripe peach and pear, with a light touch of red wine.

Palate

Lively and fruity with more red berries, sweet honey and juicy pear, carried by the Chianti casks' soft tone.

Finish

Soft smoke emerges towards the end, giving a warm, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Chianti casks
Edition: The 153rd Open, Royal Portrush 2025
EAN: 5016840132851
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Smooth · Smoky

Did You Know?

Royal Portrush also hosted The Open in 1951 and 2019 – the latter won by Ireland's Shane Lowry – and Loch Lomond now marks the course's third Open with this bottle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025

What makes this edition special?

It was created with golf legend Colin Montgomerie to celebrate The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and finished in Chianti casks.

Is it worth it?

Yes – the collaboration with a renowned golf ambassador and the rare Chianti cask finish make it an attractive seasonal release for both golf and whisky enthusiasts.

What does a Chianti-finished whisky taste like?

The red wine casks add red berries and a soft, fruity sweetness, setting it apart from a classic sherry or bourbon cask whisky.

Is this whisky a good gift for a golfer?

Yes, the theme and limited edition make it an ideal gift for anyone who follows The Open.

Should it be served neat or with ice?

Best neat or with a few drops of water, which highlights the berry and honey notes.

Has Loch Lomond released other Open editions?

Yes, the distillery has marked several stagings of The Open over the years with special bottles, including earlier Portrush editions.