Loch Lomond 2008/2019 11 years old Single Cask 18/385-3 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 49,9%

A single cask is always a promise of something that will never come again. Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 is the distillery's own single-cask series, where each cask stands alone and tells its own story from barrel to bottle.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in an oak cask and bottled at 49.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and rested in a single, named cask until bottling in 2019, without being blended with any other casks. This makes it a pure, unfiltered representation of how Loch Lomond's spirit develops in that specific cask over 11 years of maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and honey with an underlying malt note and a touch of warm spice.

Palate

Full and oily with caramel, dried fruit and a light peppery spice that the cask strength brings forward.

Finish

Long, warm finish with lingering oak and a sweet aftertaste.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 49.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single oak cask
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2019
EAN: 5016840333883
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium – as a single-cask release straight from the distillery, the bottle is unique and cannot be recreated, making it attractive to collectors chasing Loch Lomond's own single-cask releases.

Did You Know?

The cask number 18/385-3 is the distillery's own internal mark for this exact cask – no other bottle in the world shares precisely this combination of cask, vintage and bottling year.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3

What is special about a single cask from Loch Lomond?

The whisky comes from one single, named cask without being blended with others – giving a unique, unfiltered flavour profile that will never be repeated.

Is it worth it?

Yes – single-cask releases straight from the distillery are limited and sought after by collectors precisely because they cannot be recreated.

How old is the whisky?

It was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2019, giving it an age of 11 years.

Should water be added?

It can be enjoyed neat, but a few drops of water can tame the high strength and open up more nuance.

What does the cask number 18/385-3 mean?

It is the distillery's internal marking for this exact cask, allowing the whisky to be traced back to the specific cask it matured in.

Does it suit an experienced whisky collector?

Yes, the cask strength and single-cask concept make it ideal for a collector looking beyond the broad core ranges.