Loch Lomond 12 Year Old

It's pretty rough, easy enough on the nose but it doesn't translate to the same drinking experience. Be kind to yourself and drink bleach

5th October 2021

And really important caramelized Cinnamon Apple 🍎

4th October 2021

I really like this. Loch Lomond 12 has a good balance and powerful flavour, there's a lot going on but it works. Good value.

3rd September 2021

So good for the price
Best value

5th August 2021

As children, we had the propensity to put things in our mouths that, by rights, had no business being in there. Pennies, batteries, rubber bands all left indelible memories on our taste memory lockers. My first two snifters of Loch Lomond 12 released those very memories and is not something I, as an adult, should be putting in my mouth--especially at almost $70/bottle.

Wretched.

26th June 2021

For years I was a Glen Livet guy, w/no regrets-but was introduced to Loch Lomond & discovered an equitable scotch with absolutely no compromise for 1/2 the cost!! I'd have to flinch a little when I purchased a Glen Livet, & tried a few other single malts to save a few bucks, but none of those ever measured up. Loch Lomond was a gratifying find, & rather than say it's as good as Glen Livet, I've come to say Loch Lomond is my one & only go to scotch & when offered any other, I'll sip & partake, but to date I think, not as good as my Loch Lomond.

25th June 2021

This was my first malt after a long hiatus. I enjoyed the first few drams at first. There is some vanilla, caramel, touch of peat smoke and a lot of oak. It tastes more like 55% though than 46%, this dram has some nip.

However, once I discovered some other malts and went back to this it was disappointing. After some air had got to the bottle, any initial character had faded away and you are left with a pretty basic vanilla Highland malt with too much wood influence. Its not a bad dram and the pricing is more than reasonable, just don’t go expecting anything revolutionary.

17th May 2021

The following review is a joke "This scotch doesn’t deserve to be called whisky is barely whiskey" what a peasant stick to JD or Proper Twelve you melt, this LL 12 Whiskey is underpriced and under the radar and is currently hogging the limelight with my go to dram Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve. 🤔

3rd May 2021

First time trying it. Im usually a Mc Allen guy or Hibiki Japanese whiskey however, the taste is good mild on the smoke, love the sweetness of it. A good pair with a Maduro Cigar.
Easy on the price is a plus.

26th April 2021

LOCH LOMOND 12

The Look: caramel, amber apple cider
The Nose: Vanilla, caramel, light smoke, honey
The Taste:  honey, caramel chocolate, briney, earthy, honeysuckle, floral, a bit of a bite
The Finish: bright, shiny, a bit of a bite, lasts for quite a while 20-30 seconds.  Reminds me of Old Pulteney 12 but less malty and a bit like Bruichladdich Classic Laddie with less cocoa powder chalkiness.
The Bottle: tall, sleek, beautiful, and bold.  Excellent logo and branding.  Text is perfect, however i wish the stags head logo was embossed rather than a nearly flat sticker.

THE VERDICT: 88 PTS
at 46% this is a steal much better than Glenlivet for an entry to scotch is a bit of smoke a bit of honey.  Extremely impressive when compared side by side with OP12 and the Classic Laddie i am blown away with how well it stands up.  I am thoroughly impressed by this super affordable (39.99 at Bevmo in California) malt.  And the slight smoke on the palate is a great surprise.

Side note Loch Lomond the actual lake is beautiful and a great sight-seeing trip. Also a great traditional Scottish Song!

3rd March 2021