The 12-year-old expression from Loch Lomond is said to display the signature style of this versatile Highland distillery. Using two types of column stills and three types of American oak casks (bourbon, refill and recharred) from their own cooperage, the Loch Lomond 12 is a well-balanced single malt at a superb price point. Bottled at 46%, there’s a combination here of sweet and savoury, accompanied by hints of peat and wood smoke. This is a complex yet approachable whisky, that should appeal to both exploratory beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
