Loch Lomond’s annual special release to mark the British Open golf tournament. Finished in chardonnay casks, the nose has green apple, crème pâtissière, bananas Foster, heather honey, apple tarte Tatin, and gentle oak spices. Caramelized apple on the palate, deep honey notes, playful lime zest, and lemon peel, then vanilla, fresh apple, pear, and light oak, with a finish of baked fruits and caramelized sugars. Bottled for the 152nd Open at Royal Troon, this is one to sink at the 19th hole.
91 points, Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (Summer 2024)