Loch Lomond Original is the entry point to Scotland's most versatile distillery — a no-age-statement peated single malt matured in American oak and presented at 46%. The distillery's unique combination of traditional pot stills and Lomond stills allows it to produce both peated and unpeated styles from a single site.
The peat is gentle — more Highland campfire than Islay kiln — with green, herbal notes and a tropical fruitiness that the Lomond stills contribute. At 46% and NAS, the whisky shows some young, raw edges, but the grain character is genuine and the honey-vanilla sweetness provides a pleasant foundation.
At £25, Loch Lomond Original is one of the most affordable single malts at a decent ABV. The quality is modest but genuine, and the gentle peat adds interest. A functional everyday Highland malt at a democratic price.
