Loch Lomond "The Open Special Edition - 151st Liverpool" Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Loch Lomond “The Open Special Edition – 151st Royal Liverpool” Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a commemorative Highland single malt crafted to celebrate the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Finished in prestigious Rioja red-wine casks, it combines Loch Lomond’s signature orchard-fruit character with rich berry sweetness, dark chocolate notes, and a delicate smoky finish. Smooth yet layered, this special edition whisky is both a collectible for golf fans and an elegant everyday single malt for enthusiasts.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Loch Lomond Distillery sits near the shores of Loch Lomond in the Scottish Highlands, where whisky has been produced in various forms since the early 19th century. The modern distillery was established in 1964 and is known for its innovative still designs that allow exceptional control over flavor creation.

Celebratory Release

• Created to honor the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and the distillery’s partnership with The Open.
• Developed by Master Blender Michael Henry in collaboration with golf legend Colin Montgomerie.

Cask Maturation

• Initially matured in American oak barrels to build classic vanilla and orchard-fruit notes.
• Finished in Spanish Rioja Alta Reserva red-wine casks, adding richness, red-fruit character, and complexity.

Production Style

• Non-chill filtered to preserve natural oils and texture.
• Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) for enhanced flavor intensity.

This finishing technique gives the whisky a distinctive combination of wine-cask fruit richness and traditional Highland malt structure.

Critics Reviews

Professional critic scores are limited, but the whisky has received strong industry attention as part of Loch Lomond’s Open Championship series.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Fresh orchard fruit, red berries, creamy vanilla, and subtle oak spice.

Palate
Rich and balanced with flavors of red berries, apple, vanilla cream, and dark chocolate layered over malt sweetness.

Finish
Long and warming with gentle smoke, soft spice, and lingering fruit-oak complexity.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Although best enjoyed neat, this whisky also works well in refined cocktails.

Highland Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 oz Loch Lomond Open Special Edition
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Preparation

Stir with ice until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Rioja-Cask Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz Loch Lomond Open Special Edition
• 0.25 oz demerara syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Preparation

Stir with ice and strain over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange peel.