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Review of the Loch Lomond
Original single malt
whisky.
 Matured
in American oak casks, the Loch Lomond
Original is the entry level whisky in
the Loch Lomond single malt range. It
has no age statement and is
bottled at 40% ABV.
The Loch Lomond Original is currently
available from specialist whisky shops
such as
Master of Malt
for around £26 and will soon be rolled
out in travel retail.
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Leather, a little floral, a little
honey sweetness, touch of oak.
Taste:
Very mild oak spice, orange and lemon, a
little sweet vanilla, malted cereal, a
little nuttiness and just the very faintest
hint of smoke in the background.
Finish: Short, a little barley
sweetness and citrus fruit which fades
quickly leaving a little nuttiness a
touch of dry oak.
Comment:
This is certainly a young single malt
but not as young as what I recall the
old Loch Lomond no age statement single
malt being which was presented in a blue
tube and I found feinty. This does have
its rough edges, which probably adds to
the pleasure, it is more refined than
the NAS of old, still easy enough to
drink and certainly a step up from a
standard blend, let down a little by the short
finish. Certainly worth a go at its
price point.
SMW Score
79/100
The Loch Lomond Original will
be available from specialist online
whisky retailers such as
Master of Malt
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