Spearhead Single Grain Whisky 43%

The Loch Lomond Group's 200 years of combined distilling experience is used to reinvent the single grain category.

Expert description

Spearhead Single Grain Whisky is a Scotch Single Grain Whisky, bottled at 43%. Spearhead is produced by the Loch Lomond Group, drawing on over 200 years of combined distilling experience. The whisky is made entirely from 100% malted barley, undergoes an unusually long fermentation, and is distilled on a Coffey column still, before maturing in ex-bourbon barrels ahead of a final finish in a combination of fire- and infrared-toasted virgin American oak barrels. The whisky launched globally in the summer of 2021, marking an attempt to give the single grain category a more prominent place alongside single malt.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, toasted oak and a hint of honey.

Palate

The palate is round with caramel, spiced wood and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and woody.

Specifications

Name: Spearhead Single Grain Whisky
Bottler: Spearhead
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Coffey column

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Spicy · Round · Warm

Did you know?

Spearhead uses 100% malted barley rather than the more typical neutral grain base, which is unusual for the single grain category and gives the whisky a more pronounced malt character.

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Frequently asked questions about Spearhead Single Grain Whisky

What is a single grain whisky?

A whisky distilled at a single distillery, but typically from grains other than solely malted barley and often on a column still rather than pot stills, distinguishing it from single malt.

What makes Spearhead unusual for its category?

It uses 100% malted barley rather than a more neutral grain base, giving it a more pronounced malt character than most single grain whiskies.

How is Spearhead Single Grain Whisky best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails, where its round, vanilla-forward profile works well.

How should Spearhead Single Grain Whisky 43% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Spearhead Single Grain Whisky 43% a good gift idea?

Yes, Spearhead Single Grain Whisky 43% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

What food pairs well with Spearhead Single Grain Whisky 43%?

Good with dark chocolate, aged cheese or nuts, all of which match the whisky's body without overpowering it.