Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

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The 12 Year Old from Loch Lomond distillery in Alexandria, at the southern end of the loch. Juicy green apple, pear and lemon with a faint wisp of peat, bottled at a satisfying 46%.

Details

Brand	Loch Lomond
Distillery	Loch Lomond
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	46%
Cask	Bourbon, refill and re-charred casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Crisp green apple, ripe pear and fresh lemon over golden cereal.
Palate: Orchard fruit and lemon meringue, with vanilla and light biscuit sweetness.
Finish: Medium length, with gentle wood smoke and a light peaty tang.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
Neat
With water

Fresh and fruity, it makes a lively highball where the apple and lemon really lift. At 46% it rewards a splash of water when sipped neat.

Food pairing

Light dishes such as fried white fish or a seafood salad. Also good with green apple and a cheese board.

Background & production

Made in Alexandria, near the southern tip of Loch Lomond. The distillery was founded in 1964 by Duncan Thomas, owner of Littlemill, and first ran spirit in 1966.

Alongside conventional pot stills it uses straight-neck stills, a design Thomas had trialled at Littlemill, to draw off a light, fruity spirit.

The 12 Year Old brings together bourbon, refill and re-charred casks, blended by Master Blender Michael Henry, and is bottled at 46% ABV.