Loch Lomond Original Whisky 70cl

Honey, citrus peel, and a soft cereal warmth, this is a Scotch you can keep coming back to without overthinking it. Loch Lomond Original has that classic Highland-leaning balance, friendly on the first sip, then quietly layered as you keep going.

If you’ve ever wanted a whisky that works for casual mixing but still tastes like you picked it on purpose, this is it. It plays nice in cocktails (Whisky Sour, Highball, even a simple whisky and ginger), but it’s not flat or boring. You get fruit, grain, and spice in a way that feels put-together, not random.

Loch Lomond is a bit of a nerd’s favourite distillery, in the best way. They’re known for using different types of stills and tweaking how they run them to build specific flavours. What that means for you is more control over the final profile, so the whisky comes across focused, not messy.

• Nose: Honey, lemon zest, green apple, vanilla, and a light toastiness
• Taste: Malted cereal, toffee, orange peel, a touch of pepper, and a gentle oak grip
• Finish: Medium length, warming spice, lingering sweet grain, and a faint citrus echo

It’s a great “house Scotch” for your shelf, especially if you like a whisky that can handle mixers without turning into background noise. The flavour stays present, the sweetness doesn’t get cloying, and the spice keeps things lively.

Pair it with your go-to citrusy cocktail specs and watch it hold its own, or use it when friends want “a Scotch” and you don’t feel like giving a TED Talk. It’s approachable, but it still rewards a little attention.

Fun Fact: Loch Lomond is one of the rare distilleries that uses distinctive “straight neck” pot stills, giving them extra flexibility to shape their house style.