Tuesday, March 28, 2023

LOCH LOMOND LAUNCH TWO NEW LIMITED EDITIONS FOR THE OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Loch Lomond Whiskies, has today announced the launch of two new limited-edition expressions, to mark The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool.

Loch Lomond Open Course Edition 2023 (48.2% ABV) is a 22 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was produced using predominantly unpeated Organic barley, and matured in American oak barrels. Limited to 4,500 bottles. Loch Lomond Open Special Edition 2023 (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured in American Oak barrels, before being finished in red wine Rioja Alta Reserva casks.

Loch Lomond launch two new limited editions for The Open golf championship

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023, is said to deliver notes of honey, peach, melon, lemon and stem ginger on the nose, followed by notes of grapefruit, vanilla, caramel, pineapple and mango on the palate.

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023, is said to deliver notes of rose, soft fruits, peach and pear on the nose, followed by notes of red berry, orchard fruit, raspberry peach, creamy vanilla and dark chocolate on the palate.

In a first for Loch Lomond Whiskies, each pack is designed with a QR code that will take consumers to an Augmented Reality digital experience. In addition to seeing the Claret Jug appear in 3D, consumers will be able to access exclusive golf content celebrating some of the most historic championship moments as well as immersive video content, inspired by The Spirit of The Open.

Commenting on the launch, Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, said: “The Open is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf and we are proud to be a part of the journey, supporting the 151st championship with this incredible range of limited-edition whiskies. Our golf range is always incredibly popular, and these two new limited-edition single malt whiskies will not disappoint. We have been distilling whisky on the banks of Loch Lomond since 1814, crafting fine single malts which are every bit as delicious as the landscape is stunning. Pushing the boundaries of distillation, we explore new and inventive ways to bring flavour to life. These new exceptional and complex single malts epitomise our ingenuity in whisky making, perfectly showcasing what is possible with our unique straight neck stills.”

Loch Lomond The Open Course Edition 2023 and Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2023, are now available from the Loch Lomond Whiskies website, for the respective RRP’s of £240.00 and £45.00.


Posted by Steve Rush