Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 152th Royal Troon Single Malt Scotch Whisky Chardonnay Barrel Finished tag producing a high level of

producing a high level of fruit extract

the lively

the sweet spot where drainage and sun line up

followed by notes of warm spices and walnuts

approachable cousin to his serious appellation bottlings: peppery

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 152th Royal Troon Single Malt Scotch Whisky Chardonnay Barrel Finished tag producing a high level ofA single malt finished in Chardonnay barrels, which is rarer than it sounds. Loch Lomond puts out one of these every year for The Open, and this is the Royal Troon bottling: master blender Michael Henry married four different malts, matured them first in American oak, then moved the whole thing into first fill Chardonnay wine barrels. Those casks do exactly what you'd hope, bringing blossom honey, lemon and green apple while lifting the orchard fruit