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NATURALLY AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY OF DISTINCTIVE SPIRITS AND CHAMPAGNES, PRODUCED IN ICONIC LOCATIONS.
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The Loch Lomond Distillery Company has a history that goes back to at least 1772, with the founding of the Littlemill Distillery.

In 1814, the original site of the Loch Lomond Distillery was established near Tarbet towards the northwest end of Loch Lomond. In 1832, the Glen Scotia Distillery was founded in Campbeltown and is one of only three distilleries remaining in Campbeltown from that era.

Our portfolio includes a full range of award-winning Loch Lomond single malts and several high-quality, award-winning blends. Our Glen Scotia whiskies were recognised at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with Glen Scotia 25-year-old awarded ‘Best in Show’, the overall winner of the competition, and therefore, the best whisky in the world. Our super-premium Littlemill Single Malt whisky is developing a growing international reputation and is recognised in the top tier of ultra-premium whiskies. Our portfolio has grown with the introduction of Spearhead Single Grain Whisky, Ben Lomond Gin, and Champagne Piaff.

As our international presence continues to grow, we are delighted to be involved in several high-profile partnerships, including with the R&A for The Open Golf Championship, the Scottish Professional Football League and the Super League Rugby. Our production spans sites across Scotland, operating with Loch Lomond malt and grain distilleries at Alexandria in Dunbartonshire, Glen Scotia Distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll, and our own bottling plant in Catrine, Ayrshire. We have demonstrated a history of continual innovation and development of production capabilities to enable a degree of self-sufficiency unmatched in the industry.

WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT DISTILLER, BLENDER, AND PRODUCER OF SOME OF THE FINEST AND RAREST SCOTCH WHISKIES IN THE WORLD, AS WELL AS A GROWING PORTFOLIO OF OTHER PREMIUM AND SUPER PREMIUM SPIRITS AND CHAMPAGNE. OUR HERITAGE IS AMONGST THE OLDEST IN OUR INDUSTRY.
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Our partnership with the R&A includes support of the AIG Woman’s British Open and showcases the full range of Loch Lomond Whiskies globally. It also means our innovative and exciting range of malts is known as ‘The Spirit of The Open’. Known as ‘The One’, The Open is the most international of the major golf championships, with qualifying events across five continents. The Championship is also broadcast to 600 million households in almost 200 countries.

LOCH LOMOND WHISKIES HAS A PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OPEN, GOLF’S ORIGINAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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THE DISTILLERY: LOCH LOMOND

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Loch Lomond marks the boundary between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Scotland. This area - so close to the major bottling town of Dumbarton - has been at the heart of the whisky industry for centuries. Sadly though, at least nine distilleries around the loch have been lost over the years, leaving Loch Lomond Distillers to maintain a proud local tradition into the 21st century.

Our own story began in 1772, with the founding of the Littlemill Distillery on the site of an old brewery at Dunglass Castle in Bowling. It is possibly the oldest distillery in Scotland, with distilling at this site dating back to the 14th century. It is a few miles from the loch itself, with its water source being the Auchentorlie Burn.

The distillery changed hands several times before being acquired by an American gentleman named Duncan Thomas. He lived in the former exciseman’s house at Littlemill for a while and went on to build the new Loch Lomond Distillery in Alexandria which is now our home.

LITTLEMILL AND LOCH LOMOND: FROM ILLICIT STILLS IN BOTHIES AND BARNS TO THE GREAT BONDED WAREHOUSES OF THE INDUSTRIAL AGE, THIS PART OF SCOTLAND HAS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN THE STORY OF WHISKY.
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Its history is steeped in the 7 Celtic Clans that touched Loch Lomond, including the clans of Colquhoun, McFarlane, Galbraith, MacAulay, Menzies, and Buchanan.

Loch Lomond Distillery opened in 1964, with production beginning the following year. In 1984, the distillery closed - or fell silent, to use the traditional term. Happily, though, Alexander Bulloch and the Glen Catrine company acquired the business and resumed malt production in 1987. Grain whisky production began in 1994, with two new malt stills added in 1999 and a further two in 2015.

At the time the grain distillery opened in 1994, it was the only distillery in Scotland producing both grain and malt whisky. It also operates a unique set-up of four sets of stills producing many different malt styles as well as our Single Grain, made exclusively with malted barley. Our distillery has produced many different brands and bottlings over the years, each with their own character and charm.

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LOCH LOMOND

ORIGINAL

Loch Lomond Original Single Malt Whisky is distilled from Scotland’s finest ingredients, delivering a burst of sweet honey and citrus notes with a gentle hint of smoke on the finish. Crafted using our Straight Neck stills and more traditional Swan Neck stills, before being aged in three varieties of American Oak casks. All of which results in an easy-drinking whisky with the unmistakable Loch Lomond signature style of fruit, honey and soft smoke.

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12 YEAR OLD

Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt is a perfect representation of Loch Lomond’s signature style, delivering delicious notes of peach and pear layered with vanilla sweetness and a gentle hint of smoke on the finish. Aged in three types of American Oak casks, Loch Lomond 12 Year Old is bottled at 46% non-chill filtered to keep things as nature intended.

LOCH LOMOND 12 YEAR OLD INCHMURRIN

A celebration of Loch Lomond’s orchard fruit character. Aged in three types of American Oak casks, Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 Year Old Single Malt shows off the fruit and sweet elements of our distillery’s signature style with delightful notes of peach, apricot, toffee and vanilla on the finish. Inchmurrin 12 Year Old Single Malt is brought together by Michael Henry, our master blender, using whisky from our remarkable Straight Neck stills and aged in specially selected American Oaks casks for a sweeter, mellow taste.

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12 YEAR OLD INCHMOAN

Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old Single Malt is a perfect, smokier representation of Loch Lomond’s signature style, delivering fruit, honey and soft smoke. Aged in three types of American Oak casks, Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old highlights and gives prominence to mild smoke with additional highlights of warming spice, elements of our distillery’s signature style. With enchanting wood and peat smoke notes, roasted coffee, green apple with clove and aniseed.

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14 YEAR OLD

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is crafted using our unique Straight Neck stills, before being aged in American Oak casks. The whisky is finished in French Limousin Oak casks, giving it a distinct spiced character. With delectable notes of spiced apple and vanilla fudge, and a gentle hint of smoke on the finish, Loch Lomond 14 Year Old is non-chill filtered, to keep things as nature intended.

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18 YEAR OLD

Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Single Malt is a perfect representation of Loch Lomond’s signature style; it has mouth-watering notes of baked apple and rich toffee with gentle wood smoke on the finish. Aged in 100% American Oak – bourbon, refill and re-charred, Loch Lomond 18 Year Old is bottled at 46% and non-chill filtered to keep things as nature intended. This expression is brought together by Michael Henry, our master blender, whose signature on each bottle is our personal assurance of quality.

LOCH LOMOND 21 YEAR OLD

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Single Malt is a complex whisky with a beautifully balanced flavour of sweet vanilla fudge and a touch of cinnamon spice with a whisp of smoke. A great representation of the signature style but with added depth and rich flavour from the longer ageing in the highest quality American Oak.

Created from only our remarkable Straight Neck stills, three different spirits with varying levels of highland peat craft an expression of richness and depth. An exquisite, non-chill filtered whisky of the highest quality.

LOCH LOMOND 30 YEAR OLD

Loch Lomond 30 Year Old Single Malt is of exceptional character, with a rich sweetness, depth and complexity made using only unpeated spirit from our distillery’s remarkable Straight Neck stills. These stills slow the passage of vapours from the body of the still, allowing the concentration of fruit flavours into the newly made spirit. First matured in American Oak casks, our whisky is selectively finished in 1st fill Oloroso sherry casks for a minimum of 36 months under the watchful eye of Master Blender, Michael Henry, to enhance the rich sweetness, depth and complexity.

This 46 year old whisky is the 2nd release in our Remarkable Stills series. The series takes inspiration from our unique Straight Neck pot stills, which were installed at the distillery in 1965 and allow us to control the style of spirit produced. Distilled in 1974, this liquid started its journey in 1st fill and refilled American Oak casks. After 44 years, the liquid was transferred into a combination of 2nd fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximinéz sherry casks to add additional dried, tropical fruit complexity. A total of 200 bottles were produced for the 2nd release. Craftsmanship is present from the start of the whisky-making process to the final packaging.

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54 YEAR OLD

Distilled in 1967, just one year after the distillery’s iconic Straight Neck stills began production in 1966, Loch Lomond 54 Year Old Single Malt Whisky has been expertly crafted from unpeated malted barley and collected at high strength. Our 54 Year Old is initially matured in a refill American Oak hogshead before being recasked into a refill European Oak sherry hogshead in 1994. The gentle maturation over 54 years has created a whisky of refined richness and exceptional character that has allowed the elegance and quality of the Loch Lomond style to come to the fore.

LOCH LOMOND SINGLE GRAIN UNPEATED

Our single grain whisky is distilled in our Coffey still and made exclusively from malted barley before being carefully matured in the finest oak casks under the watchful eye of Michael Henry, our Master Distiller, combining to create the perfect harmony of flavour and aroma. The result is an elegant and fullbodied range of single grain whisky with exceptional smoothness which make these whiskies very approachable and easy to drink.

LOCH LOMOND SINGLE GRAIN PEATED

This outstanding Single Grain Scotch Whisky is made exclusively from heavily peated malted barley in the malt room at the Loch Lomond Distillery. It is then matured in a combination of first and refill bourbon casks from our own on-site cooperage.

LOCH LOMOND SIGNATURE: DELUXE BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

Loch Lomond Signature is a deluxe blended whisky containing the best Scotland has to offer - our malt and grain whiskies and the purest water distilled at Loch Lomond and matured in finest first fill oak casks.

After a long and slow maturation, the whisky is then married and conditioned in our 100-barrel Cask Solera. The Solera system combines Oloroso sherry casks and American Oak casks that have been recharred to create an intensity and smoothness unique to Loch Lomond. This process ensures that a depth of flavour and character has been extracted from the wood and passed onto the whisky through the layers of the Solera.

LOCH LOMOND RESERVE: PREMIUM BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

This unique premium blended Scotch whisky contains both malt and grain distilled and matured on the banks of Loch Lomond. Every barrel is selected for its character and maturity before being married in recharred oak. This exceptionally wellbalanced whisky delivers a perfectly smooth finish. Our blended Scotch only uses whiskies distilled in-house.

Loch Lomond has been creating award-winning single malt whiskies since 1814, with a style inspired by our stunning surroundings. Alongside our core releases, we make available a limited number of single and exclusive casks to allow our whisky drinkers to try something different. Each carefully selected cask is distilled with care and quality at its heart and, when bottled, has customisable labels and designs to help create something truly unique.

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THE PREVAILING SPIRIT OF CAMPBELTOWN

There was a time when whisky virtually coursed through the streets of the town. With a distillery on every corner, nigh on every inhabitant involved in its creation, and boats queuing in the port to carry off casks, it was known as the whisky capital of the world. Down through the years, all that knowledge, experience, craft, and whisky passion has been distilled into Glen Scotia, an exquisite example of the classic maritime Campbeltown style. So, when you pour a dram of Glen Scotia, it’s more than whisky in the glass.

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James Stewart was a founding partner of The Scotia Distillery, Campbeltown. He also served as chairman of the Distillers’ Association for 25 years and it was in recognition of this, that his portrait was commissioned in 1874.

Campbeltown was, reportedly, the ancient seat of the Scottish Parliament set up here by King Fergus in 503AD. Indeed the first site of the Scotia Distillery in Parliament Street is said to be on the site from where the Stone of Destiny originated, the stone on which all Scottish Monarchs were crowned.

Towards the southern end of the Mull of Kintyre, Campbeltown is an isolated, distinctive place. The whisky produced here is special too - so much so that it’s classified as a separate region, quite apart from the Highland, Speyside, Lowland and Islay whiskies which are perhaps better known today.

Distilling was probably going on in Kintyre for centuries, but the written legal history begins in 1609 with the granting of a licence to produce ‘aqua vitae’ to a John Boyel of Kelburn. With an excellent water supply, easy access to peat and grain, and a growing market in Victorian Britain and beyond, little Campbeltown had 28 distilleries by 1851, and proudly proclaimed itself ‘the whisky capital of the world’. Today only three distilleries remain, of which ours, Glen Scotia, is one of the smallest in Scotland.

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Founded in 1832 as Scotia, our distillery survived a decline in the industry in the early part of the 20th century, although it was silent between 1928 and 1933 when it was acquired by Block Brothers.

The ‘Glen’ was added to the name in 1939, and the distillery was bought by the Canadian spirits giant, Hiram Walker, in 1954. Glen Scotia changed hands again several times before it was bought by Loch Lomond Distillery Company in 1996.

The Mull of Kintyre peninsula is known, of course, for ‘mist rolling in from the sea’, and Campbeltown whiskies are characterised by a distinctive, salty tang.

Glen Scotia had been producing Single Malt in the time-honoured manner and is a fine example of this historic style. Your first dram is likely to be a singular pleasure and remain long in the memory.

Since its purchase by the Loch Lomond Group, Glen Scotia Distillery has had investment to increase production, warehousing, and also the creation of a stunning new shop and tasting room.

The result of this investment means the distillery’s dunnage warehouse can now be used to mature more of our precious liquid on-site to ensure the Campbeltown climate has as much influence on the maturing malt as possible.

As one of only three distilleries in the Campbeltown region, it’s important to offer a unique welcome to visitors to the area.

Our visitors’ shop is styled to look like an old Victorian shop and harks back to when Campbeltown was the “Victorian Whisky Capital of the World”.

By offering daily tours and tastings, we can engage more proactively with visitors, showing them around the newly refurbished site and offering a sample of our new range back in the shop.

Nearly 200 years of history, expertise, craft and whisky-making knowledge have combined to create one of the most admired Single Malts in the world.

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GLEN SCOTIA DOUBLE CASK

Glen Scotia Double Cask is a classic Campbeltown malt, with a formidable pedigree of whisky-making since 1832. Every carefully selected cask has been matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before finishing this outstanding single malt whisky in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Deep amber in colour with caramel and toffee on the nose, as well a signature Glen Scotia sea spray. On the palate, there is a perfect balance of rich spicy fruits, toffee and fudge, and a dry finish with vanilla oak. Non-chill filtered. A true taste of Campbeltown.

GLEN SCOTIA VICTORIANA

Glen Scotia Victoriana is a modern interpretation of a classic Victorian-style Campbeltown malt whisky. A window through time, each cask is hand chosen for its character, maturity and flavour, ensuring this amazing liquid truly reflects why Campbeltown was known as the “Victorian Whisky Capital of the World”. Elegant and complex on the nose, evoking crème brulee overlaid with a subtle sea spray that is classic of a Campbeltown malt. The taste is rich and robust with roasted sugars, dark fruits, and spice. Married in batches and bottled at cask strength without chill filtration.

GLEN SCOTIA 15 YEAR OLD

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old is an exceptional single malt whisky produced at this historic Campbeltown distillery. It has been gently matured in our finest American Oak barrels giving a gentle vanilla oak character, interwoven with the subtle notes of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits on the nose. A complex whisky with a subtle maritime character that embodies the true spirit of a classic Campbeltown single malt. Non-chill filtered.

GLEN SCOTIA HAS BEEN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED, WITH OUR 25 YEAR OLD WINNING BOTH “BEST WHISKY IN THE WORLD” AND SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR IN 2021. THE FIRST TIME ANY DISTILLERY HAS EVER ACHIEVED THIS UNIQUE DOUBLE.

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18 YEAR OLD

Glen Scotia 18 Year Old started its maturation in refill bourbon barrels and refilled American Oak hogsheads before our Master Blender selected the finest casks and vatted them together before a twelve-month finish in first-fill Oloroso casks. The Oloroso finish brings perfumed floral notes, which complement the distillery character of fruit with hints of sea spray and spice. An exceptional whisky with a complex maritime character that embodies the true spirit of a classic Campbeltown single malt. Non-chill filtered.

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21 YEAR OLD

Glen Scotia 21 Year Old has been matured in a combination of refill bourbon barrels and refill American Oak hogsheads. Our Master Blender has then personally selected the finest and married them together for a six month finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. The Oloroso sherry finish adds perfumed floral notes, making this a delicately aromatic dram while preserving the signature distillery character: rich fruits and spice with hints of Atlantic sea spray. The result is an exceptional single malt that delivers the true character of a refined and classic Campbeltown whisky.

25 YEAR OLD

Glen Scotia 25 Year Old has been matured in the finest bourbon casks. Individual casks are carefully selected for their character and flavour, and then further married together in first-fill bourbon casks for a minimum of twelve months. The fresh bourbon finish brings a hint of sweetness whilst raising the intensity of the wood but preserves the distillery character of fruit and hints of sea spray. An exceptional non-chill filtered single malt delivering the true character of a Campbeltown malt whisky.

Winner of “Best Whisky in the world” in 2021 having won double gold and platinum awards in 5 consecutive years – a worthy and thoroughly deserved achievement for an absolutely outstanding Single Malt Whisky.

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46 YEAR OLD

Glen Scotia 46 Year Old is the distillery’s oldest and rarest limited-edition liquid to date, with only 150 bottles available worldwide. Refined through years of patience, this remarkably aged expression has been slowly maturing for over four decades, under the careful custodianship of various different distillery teams until today. The result is a whisky defined by an unwavering commitment to the craft and a window through time. The liquid was originally laid down in refill bourbon casks and gently matured for thirty-six years before being re-casked in first-fill bourbon casks in 2011. Finally, it has been finished for four years in Oloroso sherry butts, giving it a distinguished, elegant, and velvet-like finish. The tropical fruits, subtle maritime nuances and creamy notes encapsulate Glen Scotia’s signature distillery character.

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THE FINAL LEGACY OF SCOTLAND’S OLDEST DISTILLERY

Littlemill started producing whisky legally in 1772, when owner Archibald Buchanan of Glasgow built accommodation for the excisemen. In a less official capacity the site - formerly a brewery attached to Dunglass Castlemay have been used for distilling liquor since the early 14th century.

Littlemill passed through the hands of several individuals and businesses until it was acquired by Glen Catrine in the 1990s. However, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was destroyed by fire in 2004, never to produce a drop again.

Happily, the spirit lives on in our sought-after bottlings. Rare amongst Lowland malts in using a Highland water source, as well as peat from Stornoway and Perthshire, Littlemill is known for a subtly floral, vanilla-rich sweetness.

Alongside the breathtaking core releases, Littlemill is also available as an exclusive private cask allowing whisky drinkers, collectors and investors to own a significant part of whisky-making history and lore.

THE REAL STORY OF LITTLEMILL DISTILLERY BEGAN OVER TWO CENTURIES AGO. IN 1750, ARCHIBALD BUCHANAN PURCHASED AUCHENTORLIE ESTATE, JUST A FEW MILES WEST OF LOCH LOMOND ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER CLYDE FROM HIS BROTHER ANDREW AND WITH IT, A BREWERY CALLED LITTLEMILL.

Littlemill Testament

Littlemill Testament is a celebration of the legacy of the distillery. 250 limited edition bottles were created as a true celebration of Littlemill’s history as Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, alongside four unique special editions each individually crafted with pieces of the original distillery.

These limited edition whiskies have been expertly crafted to preserve the distillery in both style and character, ensuring the legacy of Littlemill Distillery lives on in each expression. In these precious drops from the distillery, a select number of collectors have been able to share in the legacy of Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery.

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Littlemill 250th Anniversary release

Littlemill’s 250th Anniversary release celebrates the coming together of two crafts; whisky making and photography. Both crafts capture the past, and both are equal in their need for patience, passion, and unique expertise to create something truly exceptional and timeless. Through Master Blender, Michael Henry, – the guardian of the last few precious Littlemill casks – exceptional care, attention to detail, and respect for tradition are given to ensure that the style of liquid we taste today reflects the Littlemill of history.

Each bottle of Littlemill’s 250th Anniversary release comes beautifully presented in an oak display case finished to the highest standard. Tastefully reflecting the meeting of two crafts, the display case draws inspiration from the early camera boxes that would have captured and immortalised Littlemill’s history. A small draw houses a booklet of the Littlemill legacy and a silver-onblack glass photograph recapturing the view from the banks of the River Clyde towards the original Littlemill distillery. The fully bespoke handblown Glencairn decanter with delicate cuts in the crystal takes its inspiration from a traditional camera lens aperture.

THE ART & SCIENCE OF WHISKY

WE’RE PROUD TO MAINTAIN ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND SKILLS. BUT WE’RE NOT AVERSE TO NEW IDEAS...
...IF THEY HELP US MAKE GREAT WHISKY.

At Loch Lomond in Alexandria, we’ve recently invested £15 million into brand new stills, and we can make fine single malts and some of the best grain whisky in Scotland on the same premises. Our highly efficient bottling plant at Glen Catrine in Ayrshire produces more than 40m bottles of whisky and other spirits each year in all standard sizes of bottles from 5cl to 4.5L.

Meanwhile, in Campbeltown, our Glen Scotia Distillery still looks much as it did in the 19th century when Duncan MacCallum constructed the malting floors that form the imposing frontage on the town’s High Street. It’s said the spirit of MacCallum haunts the building to this day, yet the distillery was refitted at the turn of the millennium, following 15 ‘silent’ years, and today is in full and s teady production.

As for our people, they’ve amassed whole lifetimes of shared experience. From coopers and maltsters to stillmen and blenders, our people share a deep love and knowledge of their craft. The same is true of our suppliers - whether we’re sourcing American Oak bourbon casks or buying grain from Scottish farmers, we work with experts we know and trust.

OUR PEOPLE ARE AS VITAL TO OUR BRANDS AS GRAIN, MALT AND WATER. AFTER ALL IN WHISKY, THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A GOOD EYE, A SUBTLE PALATE AND AN EXPERIENCED NOSE.

Our business is a blend of tradition and modernity, and we firmly believe that’s the best way to make whisky today.

INTRODUCING OUR BLENDED WHISKY

HIGH COMMISSIONER ORIGINAL BLEND

A blend selected from our finest grain and malt whiskies, High Commissioner has flavours of soft fruits, peach, pear and chewy caramel. Sweet and fruity with notes of malted barley. This is a wellbalanced and complex blend with a long, smooth warming finish.

HIGH COMMISSIONER 7 YEAR OLD BLEND

Paying homage to our passion for making unique, easy to drink whiskies led us to create this 7 year old, lightly peated limited edition. Barrel-aged for 7 years to bring out the full authentic taste, this delicate, premium blended Scotch Whisky combines the exceptional balance of flavours from our original recipe.

BLENDED WHISKY

Clansman captures the heart and soul of Scotland in this fine whisky.

A blend of our finest grain and malt whiskies aged to perfection in oak casks. This smooth and easy to drink whisky has hints of soft fruit and sweet vanilla.

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THE PRIDE OF GLENGARRY

The Glengarry military cap, or as it is known in Scotland, ‘bonnet’, has been worn with pride by Scots for hundreds of years - since the days when tartan and kilts were banned, and much of our whisky was produced in illicit stills hidden from the excise men. It was named after Alexander Ranaldson MacDonnell of Glengarry, one of the last great Highland clan chieftains, who adopted the traditional headgear in 1794 for his regiment of local men, the Glengarry Fencibles. A friend of Sir Walter Scott and an inspiration for Robert Burns, MacDonnell of Glengarry was bold, adventurous and yet refined - the quintessential Scotsman. Today, the spirit of Glengarry lives on through the bonnet that bears his name. This is reflected in the distinctive character and refinement of the Glengarry whisky range comprising of a smooth, rich and easy-to-drink blended whisky, together with a range of Single Malts.

HIGHLAND BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

A blend of the finest Scottish grain and malt whiskies. Fruity and sweet in character with a mildly peaty finish. Golden barley aroma on the nose leads to a taste of toffee, soft fruits, and citrus orange notes. Matured in the finest oak barrels, the result is an exceptionally smooth blend with just a hint of peat which can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or mixed.

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

A true highland single malt whisky matured in the finest of oak casks to create a wonderfully refined, smooth taste with a distinctive background character with hints of smoke and peat. Well balanced with barley sweetness, pear and vanilla.

GLENGARRY 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

An excellent example of a highland single malt matured in three types of our finest casks, married together to create a refined single malt of character resulting in an exceptionally well-balanced finish and palate. Floral notes of peach blossom, pear, golden barley and vanilla giving a truly exceptional single malt.

WHISKY THAT DOES THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

TRADITION, HERITAGE, AND TIME-HONOURED PRACTICES CAN PRODUCE INCREDIBLE WHISKY… BUT FOR EVERY RULE THAT MUST BE OBEYED AND EVERY STATUTE THAT MUST BE HONOURED, YOU LOSE AN OUNCE OF ORIGINALITY AND A SPARK OF FREE SPIRIT.

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Our Loch Lomond Distillery may have a distinguished history, but we’re taking a whole new path. A forward-looking journey that’s not shaped by history or heritage. With a reputation for making innovative, much-loved spirits, Spearhead is our latest whisky. Crafted from a single grain, it’s a bit of a rule-breaker when compared to other whiskies.

WE ARE THE WHISKY THAT DOES THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

HERE’S HOW WE MAKE SPEARHEAD:

GRAIN we use 100% malted barley and a longer fermentation process of 92-ish hours. This results in a fruitier more flavoursome spirit.

DISTIL our continuous distillation process happens within a copper Coffey still. Not a pot still. This makes our spirit lighter than most Scotch whiskies.

MATURE matured in ex-bourbon barrels, which turns our spirit into Scotch whisky (after 3 years) and adds depth.

FINISH finished in infrared and fire toasted virgin American Oak barrels, giving a whisky that’s sweeter and more approachable.

SPEARHEAD’S UNCONVENTIONAL, SWEETER, LIGHTER FLAVOUR MAKES IT THE PERFECT SPIRIT FOR MIXING. NOW MIX IT WITH YOUR IMAGINATION AND INSPIRATION.

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We distil, blend and mature each of our whiskies under the expert eye of our maverick Master Blender, Michael Henry, resulting in a series of blends of familiar flavours with an unexpected twist.

Drawing from centuries of know-how and deep bonds with like-minded distilleries, our whiskies are forged on the innovative spirit of Loch Lomond Distillery, the exquisite dram of Glen Scotia and riveting liquids from trusted partners.

Our history makes us experts in distillation and allows us to be both the artist and curator as we combine the nobility of single malts with craftsmanship and creativity to curate a series of blended malts, each with a unique story to tell.

Every bottle has been blended into a striking whisky masterpiece, unlike any other whisky, with the aim of pushing the boundaries of flavour with courage, craftsmanship and creativity.

Respectful of tradition, inquisitive about the future, we herald a new dawn of whisky mastery.

BORN BRAVE. BLENDED EXQUISITELY. ENJOYED FREELY.

NOBLE REBEL IS A BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKY UNLIKE ANY OTHER DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO PROGRESSIVE EXPERIMENTAL WHISKY DRINKERS.

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FINISHED IN RIOJA WINE CASKS HAZELNUT HARMONY FINISHED IN TOASTED OAK CASKS

DERIVED FROM THE CELTIC WORD LUMON, BEN LOMOND MEANS “THE BEACON MOUNTAIN”.

Historically a burning fire atop would have guided people from the four corners of Scotland and beyond. Those curious enough to make it to the summit will have been rewarded; unlocking horizons for further adventure.

This sense of adventure is what we channel into our gin. Our beacon will guide you so far, but beyond that is the freedom to drink wherever and however you choose; be that somewhere familiar with a classic or off-grid with something new.

The past decade, dubbed the “Gin Renaissance” has seen phenomenal category growth, an abundance of new brands, and an explosion of flavours. Even after 10 years, premium gin continues to grow at +15% and as consumers continue to experiment adventurously with white spirits, Ben Lomond with its unrivalled provenance, connection to some of nature’s most incredible places, and a world of adventurous serves, is set for an exciting future.

BEN LOMOND A DIVERSE RANGE OF SCOTTISH GIN
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With a diverse range led by our Original London Dry with its versatile flavour profile and supported by our infused range of flavoured gins; raspberry & elderflower, blood orange & pink grapefruit, and blackberry & gooseberry, there’s a world of flavour adventures to be had.

FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.BENLOMONDGIN.COM BEN LOMOND GAVE US AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. WE BOTTLED IT.

Inspired by botanists of times past, our rum keeps the spirit of Plant Hunters alive. Blending tastes found in faraway lands to share on home sands. We worked with a leading mixologist to source base rums from around the Caribbean and added a touch of Indonesian spirit to get the perfect starting point.

We then selected 4 key botanicals, one from each corner of the globe, and re-distilled with our base rum to add layers of flavour. The result is an adventurous, well-balanced rum with an extra element of ‘funk’ that’s ideal for mixing with cola or serving up in a classic daiquiri.

Our bottle label has 11 illustrated elements, each depicting part of our story, drawn by an illustrator from Los Angeles. Elements include: an iguana that symbolises the use of rum from the Dominican Republic, a butterfly influenced by a journey to source rosehip from China and a key that unlocked an infamous Plant Hunter after being captured by pirates on his European trip to source oregano.

Rum is fun. Rum is adventurous. Rum is a spirit that has no boundaries. Just a drink for some, rum turned out to be a calling for us. With an understanding of the past, imagine where our story will take you.

Find out more at www.planthunterrum.com

FOR 50 YEARS, GLEN’S VODKA HAS BEEN FORGING ITS REPUTATION AS A PREMIUM QUALITY, GREAT VALUE VODKA. EXTRA SMOOTH FROM ITS TRIPLE DISTILLATION, GLEN’S VODKA IS A FIRM FAVOURITE AMONGST THE STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT 18-25 YEAR-OLD AGE GROUP IN THE VODKA CATEGORY.

With a strong social media presence, a dose of quick wit, and a range of fun but delicious serves, Glen’s vodka is amongst the biggest names in the take-home spirits market. Recognised consistently by The Grocer as the fifth largest take-home spirit brand in the UK, Glen’s vodka now represents 1 in every 6 units of vodka sold and is the clear number 2 vodka brand in the UK off-premise.

To further strengthen its position, in 2020 Glen’s vodka struck its first major sponsorship deal, becoming the Official Spirit of the Scottish Premier Football League. Visible at all Scottish football stadiums through advertising, presenting partner of Manager of the Month, and supported with heavyweight above-the-line advertising and on-pack promotion, Glen’s now records a huge 31% market share in Scotland. On the back of the SPFL sponsorship, 2022 saw Glen’s also become the official spirit of the Super League Rugby League.

More recently, Glen’s has extended its franchise with the launch of two Ready-to-Drinks (RTDs) with a Pink Lemonade and a Cola version.

No2 VODKA IN THE UK*

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Champagne PIAFF is the first champagne house to have emerged in 60 years; a new, modern and vibrant champagne brand in a classic category. Whether it’s through our signature fresh, elegant taste, our collaborations and events or our vibrant branding, Champagne PIAFF is ready to raise a glass to the next generation of champagne drinkers.

Champagne PIAFF perfectly blends the passion and expertise of a time - honoured skill with our fresh new marketing approach, embracing a combination of historic and modern world culture.

Our Champagne was created for a modern 21st century palate, each of the range is in the Brut category and has a low dosage compared to other Champagnes, making PIAFF style fresh, crisp and elegant.

For further details please visit champagnepiaff.com

Champagne PIAFF - BRUT

(30% Pinot Meunier - 35% Pinot Noir - 35% Chardonnay)

Elegant yet lively, with initial brioche on the nose leading to pear and apple notes, highlighted by a magnificent, persistent mousse. An excellent example of a premium champagne.

Champagne PIAFF - ROSÉ

(30% Pinot Meunier – 50% Pinot Noir – 20% Chardonnay)

Fresh strawberry aromas with a hint of cassis, leading to elements of red fruits and strawberry in perfect harmony on the palate.

Champagne PIAFF - Blanc de BlancsÁ

(100% Chardonnay)

A delightful yet persistent mousse highlights soft floral notes on the nose with a hint of almonds and fresh hazelnuts.

Superb structure and length on the palate introduce white fruits in perfect balance with a particularly pleasing minerality and undertones of brioche / yeastiness

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WORLD LEADERS

IN BULK WHISKY SUPPLY

THE LOCH LOMOND GROUP IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST TRUSTED SUPPLIERS OF BULK SCOTCH WHISKY. AND FOR GOOD REASON...

...as a fully integrated independent Scotch Whisky distiller, blender, and bottler, we know what is truly important for our bulk Scotch Whisky customers. Quality of spirit combined with absolute consistency and sustainability across all ranges - at a price that is always competitive.

Our own master blender has the expertise and ability to meet the taste, nosing, and technical requirements of our customers around the world. We supply a variety of bulk scotch whisky and styles: from 3-year-old grain, malt, and blend to a variety of aged spirits.

Our highly efficient bottling plant at Glen Catrine in Ayrshire produces more than 40m bottles of whisky and other spirits each year in all standard sizes of bottles from 5cl to 4.5L

OUR AWARD WINNING PORTFOLIO

LOCH LOMOND DISTILLERY LOMOND ESTATE, ALEXANDRIA G83 0TL SCOTLAND + 44 (0) 1389 752 781 INFO@LOCHLOMONDGROUP.COM GLEN SCOTIA DISTILLERY 12 HIGH STREET, CAMPBELTOWN PA28 6DS SCOTLAND + 4 4 (0) 1586 552 288 INFO@LOCHLOMONDGROUP.COM GLEN CATRINE BONDED WAREHOUSE 7 LAIGH ROAD, CATRINE KA5 6SR SCOTLAND + 44 ( 0 ) 1290 551 211

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