Loch Lomond Stream & Fire Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

On the banks of Scotland's most famous loch sits a distillery that isn't afraid to play with fire. Loch Lomond Steam & Fire comes from the same curiosity that drives the distillery's own on-site cooperage, where barrels aren't just aged but re-charred until they give the whisky something entirely its own.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond Steam & Fire is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 46%.

The whisky begins its life in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and American oak, before moving into casks that are heavily re-charred at the distillery's own cooperage – a process staff call "steam and fire". Ten months of finishing on these hard-charred casks gives the whisky its signature depth of toasted wood and burnt sugar, without ever losing Loch Lomond's fruity, light house style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee and ripe apples meet a sweet caramel aroma with a touch of cinnamon and a light, tangy citrus edge.

Palate

Silky on the palate with orange, peach and marmalade, sliding into toasted marshmallow and melted brown sugar – finishing with a hint of dark chocolate.

Finish

Medium to long, dry finish with smoky dark chocolate and a gentle wisp of smoke from the charred casks.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond Steam & Fire 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 and bourbon casks, finished in heavily charred American oak casks
EAN: 5016840230212
Serving suggestion: At room temperature, or with a few drops of water to open up the toasted notes

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Toasted · Smooth

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond has its own cooperage on site – one of the very few Scottish distilleries that re-chars and repairs its own casks in-house, instead of sending them to an external cooperage.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loch Lomond Steam & Fire

What makes Loch Lomond Steam & Fire special?

It is matured in casks that are re-charred at the distillery's own cooperage, giving it a deeper, more toasted character than a typical bourbon-cask whisky.

Is Loch Lomond Steam & Fire worth it?

Yes – the re-charring process is resource-intensive and unique to the distillery, resulting in a complexity usually found only in pricier bottles.

How should Steam & Fire be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip-shaped whisky glass. A few drops of water can open up the toasted and sweet notes.

Is this whisky good for beginners?

Yes, the fruity, sweet style makes it approachable, while the toasted notes give more experienced tasters something to explore.

What defines Loch Lomond distillery's house style?

The distillery is known for using several different still types to create different malt characters on the same site, giving a wide range of flavour profiles under one roof.

Does Steam & Fire work in a cocktail?

Its toasted sweetness works well in an Old Fashioned, where the caramel and chocolate notes play nicely with bitters and sugar.