Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Loch Lomond · Loch Lomond Distillery
Loch Lomond 12 is a study in equilibrium—turbulent Highland character tamed into surprising clarity by patient maturation. At 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it delivers transparency of flavor that belies its modest price. A versatile Highland malt that rewards both contemplation and casual enjoyment.
Kit Aromas
Nose
An inviting bouquet of ripe orchard fruit—baked apple and poached pear—layered with honey and a whisper of vanilla fudge. Beneath that sweetness, a gentle cereal note and a trace of white pepper emerge, lending complexity without heaviness. A faint floral lift, almost like heather blossom, rounds out the aromatics.
Palate
The palate opens with creamy malt and butterscotch before pivoting to citrus zest and a controlled spice of clove and ginger. A mid-palate wave of toasted almond and dried apricot adds textural richness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with an appealing oiliness that coats without cloying.
Finish
Medium-length finish with lingering honey, a gentle oak dryness, and a parting note of nutmeg and green apple. Clean and composed, it resolves with quiet confidence.
- Region
- Highland
- Cask Type
- American oak ex-bourbon barrels and refill casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Pot still distillation using Loch Lomond's distinctive straight-necked stills, allowing precise control over reflux and spirit character
- Maturation
- Aged 12 years in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon barrels and refill casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Clearing — 2 oz Loch Lomond 12 · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz heather honey syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist
Food Pairing
Honey-glazed roast duck breast served with roasted root vegetables and a thyme jus. The duck's richness mirrors the whisky's creamy malt, while the honey glaze amplifies the shared sweetness; the thyme and root vegetables ground the pairing with an earthy counterpoint.
Distilled at one of Scotland's most unconventional distilleries—where unique straight-necked pot stills produce a spirit of unusual breadth—Loch Lomond 12 transforms that raw, restless character into something luminous and refined.
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