Within the newest round-up of new scotch whisky releases: a brand new Polo Version from Royal Salute, a core vary expression from Glenmorangie, and Lochlea’s Sowing Version. Loch Lomond and William Grant & Sons launch high-age-statement whiskies. 

Loch Lomond 25 Yr Outdated 

Loch Lomond Distillery has unveiled a brand new 25 yr previous single malt scotch whisky, including to its increasing portfolio. 

The 25 yr previous whisky was matured in a mix of first-fill, refill, and re-charred American oak casks. It was then bottled at 46% ABV. Tasting notes for the whisky embody “toasted oak, coconut, crisp pear, and wealthy spice” on the nostril. On the palate, count on “scrumptious caramel, apricot and pear, lime juice, and a contact of cinnamon spice”. 

The cautious distillation of the whisky in Loch Lomond’s famously straight-necked stills was overseen by Grasp Distiller, Michael Henry. These straight-necked stills enable a excessive stage of management over the distillate, producing a lightweight and delicate spirit. 

Of the brand new launch, Henry mentioned: “The discharge of Loch Lomond 25 Yr

Outdated is a major milestone for us. This can be a very particular whisky which is maybe one of many best examples of our signature distillery fashion and underlines our steady dedication to creating exceptional flavours”. 

The Loch Lomond 25 Yr Outdated is obtainable by the Loch Lomond Whiskies Retailer and chosen on-line retailers. The whisky has an RRP of £390 (~$486). 

Royal Salute 21 Yr Outdated Miami Polo Version 

Blended scotch whisky model, Royal Salute, has introduced the newest installment within the Polo Assortment: Royal Salute 21 Yr Outdated Miami Polo Version. 

In tribute to town for which it’s named, the whisky within the Miami Polo Version was matured in first-fill bourbon and rye casks, marking an “all-American” first for the model. New charred oak may be very not often used within the scotch whisky business. The whisky was then bottled at 40% ABV. 

The whisky is housed in Royal Salute’s traditional decanter which is, this time, in a shiny pink reflective of Miami’s vibrant nature. 

The Royal Salute 21 Yr Outdated Miami Polo Version marks the sixth launch within the Polo Assortment. Royal Salute has lengthy been related to polo and has sponsored many occasions worldwide. This sequence pays tribute to this long-standing affiliation. 

Grasp Blender Sandy Hyslop commented: “Miami is such a dynamic metropolis, so we wished to craft a mix that may echo this with an thrilling new dimension. Choosing the best first-fill bourbon and rye casks to complete the particular formulation of whiskies aged for no less than 21 years allowed us to impart some unimaginable flavors and emphasize the candy and spicy notes of the ultimate mix, completely nodding to Miami’s vibrant scene.”

Royal Salute will maintain a two-day occasion in Palm Seaside that may embody a charity polo match, elevating cash for weak individuals in Lesotho and Botswana. 

The Royal Salute 21 Yr Outdated Miami Polo Version has an RRP of $190. 

Wildmoor by William Grant & Sons 

William Grant & Sons has launched a brand new whisky model named Wildmoor, a set devoted to bringing the Grant household’s huge reserve casks to the general public market. Some such casks have been maturing for many years, and a few hail from distilleries which are not operational. 

The primary two bottlings within the sequence have been launched: The Wildmoor 23 Yr Outdated Darkish Moorland and The Wildmoor 30 Yr Outdated Rugged Coast. 

The 23 Yr Outdated Darkish Moorland is a mix of Lowland grain and Highland malt whiskies that have been completed in Oloroso sherry casks. A portion of the older grain whisky within the mix was matured in ex-bourbon earlier than being added to the mix. Bottled at 42% ABV, the whisky is obtainable solely from The Whisky Change for an RRP of £185. 

The older of the 2 expressions, the 30 Yr Outdated, is a mix of sherried Speyside whisky and peated Island whisky in addition to some grain whisky. The result’s a layered and complicated mix with full-bodied richness. Once more bottled at 42% ABV, the Wildmoor 30 Yr Outdated Rugged Coast is obtainable at The Whisky Change for £550. 

Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve 

Glenmorangie has expanded its core vary with the disclosing of the Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve. 

The whisky was matured in three completely different casks: bourbon, new charred oak, and rye, giving a distinctly American really feel to the only malt. 

The Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve has aromas of pears, vanilla, candied orange peel, and nutmeg. That is adopted by creamy creme brulée, cherry chocolate, and fudge on the palate. You’ll be able to learn the complete tasting notes right here. 

Priced at £33, the Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve could be bought on the distillery’s web site. 

Glenmorangie Grasp Blender, Gillian Macdonald, mentioned: “By uniting these three completely different cask varieties in Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve now we have created a deeply harmonious whisky. Utilizing bourbon and new charred oak, we have fun our whisky’s traditional, fruity sweetness. Laced with the savoury notes and refined spice of rye whiskey casks, this whisky brings a brand new steadiness of flavours to our core vary.”

Lochlea Sowing Version Third Crop 

Lochlea Distillery has simply unveiled the ultimate expression in its seasonal sequence. This follows the discharge of the Ploughing Version (Second Crop) in March 2024. 

The Sowing Version is launched in spring to mark the season by which seeds are sown for the following crop. This would be the final seasonal launch from the distillery, following its vastly profitable First and Second Crops. 

The Lochlea Sowing Version (Third Crop) has been matured in ex-Bourbon barrels, encouraging floral and fruity notes within the whisky. The whisky has been bottled at 46% ABV and can be out there from Lochlea stockists on April twenty fifth. RRP: £51.50 (~$65). 

John Campbell, Manufacturing Director at Lochlea, mirrored on how the seasonal launch have helped the distillery to showcase its farm-to-glass method by its whisky. He mentioned:

“Our third and remaining Crop of the Seasonal releases will supply whisky lovers the prospect to style our maturing limited-edition releases and even evaluate them with the previous two Crops, to allow them to see how our whiskies are evolving. The Seasonal Editions have been a superb platform for us to showcase our whisky in several cask varieties and spotlight the farming calendar. […] We have now a wealth of concepts at Lochlea inside the crew and our potential to discover and innovate simply with out too many constraints means there can be many extra thrilling whiskies to emerge from Lochlea past our Seasonals.”