{"product_id":"loch-lomond-the-open-22-years","title":"Loch Lomond The Open 22 Years.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoch Lomond The Open 22 Years is a distinguished 1999 vintage single malt created to celebrate The Open Course Collection, honoring every course to have hosted this historic championship from the first Open in 1860 at Prestwick to the 150th in 2022 at St Andrews. Matured for over two decades in American oak and finished in Haut-Médoc claret casks, it unites classic Highland character with a refined Bordeaux elegance. This limited-edition bottling captures both Loch Lomond’s technical innovation and the timeless tradition of Scotland’s most famous game and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 22-year-old whisky shows a rich, deep gold hue with copper highlights, reflecting its long maturation and claret-cask influence. The nose is layered and complex: aromas of clove, star anise and oak spice rise first, followed by juicy blackcurrant and raspberry, with softer notes of warm honey weaving through the darker fruits.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and silky, balancing ripe orchard fruits—crisp apple and pear—with darker, vinous tones. Flavours of black cherry and dark chocolate are framed by vanilla pod, ginger warmth and a subtle thread of wood smoke that lingers toward the finish. The wine-cask finish adds structure and a gentle tannic grip without overwhelming the spirit’s intrinsic character. Well-integrated after 22 years, it is drinking beautifully now but, stored correctly, has the composure and concentration to reward a further decade of careful cellaring for those who enjoy more developed, tertiary notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoch Lomond draws its name and its water from the iconic Scottish loch, with the distillery situated where Highland landscapes, cool climate and pure local water combine to shape the spirit’s character. Barley is distilled on a unique range of stills—Loch Lomond is renowned for its versatile Lomond stills and multiple still types—which allows precise control of style, weight and level of smokiness. For this bottling, the whisky was first matured in American oak casks, imparting vanilla, honeyed sweetness and gentle spice, before being finished in carefully selected Haut-Médoc claret barrels from Bordeaux. This wine-cask finishing brings structure, red and black fruit complexity and a refined, vinous edge, all underpinned by the distillery’s own on-site cooperage, which ensures meticulous control over cask preparation and maintenance throughout the aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a contemplative whisky that pairs particularly well with rich, flavorful dishes and fine cheese. Try it alongside roast duck with a berry jus, slow-cooked lamb, or venison with dark chocolate and red wine reduction; on the cheese board, it complements aged Comté, mature cheddar or a nutty Gruyère. For dessert, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry tart or a simple platter of dark chocolate and fresh cherries will echo the whisky’s fruit and cocoa notes. Serve neat at around 16–20°C (60–68°F) in a tulip-shaped glass to focus the aromas. Decanting is not required as with wine, but allowing the whisky to rest in the glass for 10–15 minutes, and optionally adding a few drops of water, will help open up the layers of spice, fruit and gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoch Lomond Distillery is one of Scotland’s most distinctive and technically innovative producers, named after the famed nearby loch that supplies its water. Unlike most distilleries, Loch Lomond operates a diverse array of stills—traditional pot stills, Lomond stills and column stills—allowing it to craft an unusually broad spectrum of spirit styles, from light and fruit-driven to robust and smoky. Over the years, this versatility has seen whiskies from the distillery appear under various names such as Inchfad, Inchmoan, Inchmurrin, Glen Douglas, Croftengea and Old Rhosdu, each representing different flavor profiles and peat levels. Loch Lomond is also one of the very few Scottish sites capable of producing both single malt and grain whisky on the same premises, with the potential to create “single blended” whisky. With its own cooperage on-site and a growing reputation for quality and innovation, Loch Lomond holds a unique place in the Scotch whisky landscape and has become increasingly recognized among enthusiasts and critics for its characterful, finely crafted bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loch Lomond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256230367569,"sku":"SWHI269","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Whiskey-skotland-single-malt-loch-lomond-22-years-1999-the-150th-open-limited-edition-70cl-483-vinogvelsmag.png?v=1783463106","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/loch-lomond-the-open-22-years","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}