The Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2024 152nd Royal Troon is a unique and innovative single malt Scotch whisky, created to commemorate the 152nd Open Championship. This special edition whisky, crafted by the renowned Loch Lomond Whiskies, showcases the distillery's mastery over the art of whisky making and their distinctive approach to cask finishing. Distilled in a combination of Straight Neck pot stills and traditional Swan Neck stills, the expression spent 24 years maturing in American oak casks, followed by a six-month finish in Manzanilla sherry butts imported from Jerez, Spain.
Bottled at an impressive 46% ABV, this whisky comes without chill filtration and boasts a natural color, ensuring the purest experience for whisky aficionados. Only 4,500 bottles of this exclusive edition are available, making it a true collector's item. The Chardonnay cask finish imparts a unique dimension to the whisky, introducing delicate fruity flavors and a sophisticated complexity that enhances the spirit's inherent character.
On the nose, expect inviting aromas of honey, vanilla fudge, pineapple, and candied citrus peel. The palate is rich and textured, revealing flavors of salted caramel, baked apple, lime, nutmeg, and cinnamon, followed by a long and satisfying finish of marzipan and soft smoke.
This special edition is a collaboration between Loch Lomond and world-renowned golfer, Colin Montgomerie, and proudly serves as the official "Spirit Of The Open" for the 152nd Open Championship, held at the historic Royal Troon golf course. Naturally created without cold filtration or added color, this whisky honors the rich traditions of Loch Lomond distillery.
Located in Alexandria on the border of the Lowlands and the Highlands, the Loch Lomond distillery is celebrated for its versatility, producing a wide variety of whiskies including aged single malt, non-aged single malt, blended whisky, and 100% single (peated) grain whisky. The distillery's whisky even holds a place in pop culture, being the favorite of Captain Haddock from the Tintin comic series.
This whisky is specially crafted to commemorate the 152nd Open Championship and is a limited edition with only 4,500 bottles available. It's a collaboration with golfer Colin Montgomerie and is the official "Spirit Of The Open."
The whisky is finished for six months in Manzanilla sherry butts from Jerez, Spain, after maturing for 24 years in American oak casks.
No, this whisky is free from chill filtration and maintains its natural color, ensuring a pure and authentic experience.
The Loch Lomond The Open SE 2024 152nd Royal Troon is a masterful celebration of both whisky craftsmanship and the prestigious Open Championship. Its impressive array of flavors, from fruity and sweet to spicy and smoky, ensures a truly memorable drinking experience. This limited edition release is not just a collector's item but a standout whisky that is bound to impress both connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.
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