Loch Lomond 21 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Some whisky exists to quench a thirst, and some whisky exists to be sat with, because it has something to say. Loch Lomond 21 Year Old belongs firmly in the second category – a mature, unhurried story from a distillery unafraid to do things its own way.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was launched alongside the distillery's major brand relaunch and is built from three different spirit styles from the distillery, two of which are peated. All three are matured separately in American oak casks before being married for up to three months in cask ahead of bottling. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and suet pastry give an impression of old-fashioned steamed pudding, growing thicker and sweeter over time with a hint of char.

Palate

Sweet and lightly salty with warming spice, while sherry casks shine through with a deep hit of dried fruit and chocolate.

Finish

Sharp fruit and barley notes meet the sweet chocolate tones in a long, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, partly peated spirit
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: In a tulip glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open the sweet notes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Smooth

Investment Potential

Low to medium – as part of Loch Lomond's relaunched core range it is not an obvious investment bottle, but the 21-year age and peated components make it attractive to collectors building a vertical Loch Lomond series.

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old is composed of three different spirit styles from the same distillery – a combination only Loch Lomond's unique set-up of multiple still types makes possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Lomond 21 Year Old

What makes Loch Lomond 21 Year Old special?

It is built from three different spirit styles from the same distillery, two of them peated – a complexity rare in a 21-year-old single malt.

Is Loch Lomond 21 Year Old worth it?

Yes – the age, the peated components, and the distillery's unusual production method give a depth that matches far pricier 21-year-old single malts.

Should Loch Lomond 21 Year Old be enjoyed neat or with ice?

Best neat or with a few drops of water, which opens up the sweet, chocolatey notes from the sherry casks.

Is it chill-filtered?

No, the whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Does the whisky suit beginners or collectors?

Both – the soft, sweet notes make it accessible, while the age and complexity give the more experienced taster plenty to explore.

What defines Loch Lomond distillery?

The distillery uses several different still types to create different malt styles under one roof, which makes a whisky like this 21-year-old possible.