Loch Lomond 18 Year Old

This is good. It would appeal to people ( like me) who aren’t overly keen on peaty, Smokey whiskey. Tasting notes are spot on. Smoke is there, but not overpowering. The blackcurrant jam note would not have been picked up by me, but having seen it, I agree. Nice drink. Incredible to have it in a glass.

24th January 2022

very mellow fruity smell with a hint of honey
thick texture almost like honey
i was surprised of the taste and it took me off guard of having such a strong and
delightful taste considering its mellow smell
and again the taste of honey itself is very prevalent

20th January 2022

Nose: Sweet fruit syrup with smokey undertones. Toffee
Palate: smooth and sweet with a gentle warming.
Finish: long, tones of peat, nice and warm.

I had it alongside an 18 yr old MaCallen which was not as good for me and for about four times the price! You don’t necessarily get what you pay for with whisky. MK

26th June 2021

A very good malt, a few months after opening is the optimum time to sample this. Rich, yet delicate and balanced. Notes of raisins, fruit cake and a hint of smoke. Pairs well with desserts, especially sponge cake! One of the better 18yo on the mass market

18th June 2021

Loch Lomond 18 is buy far the best value 18 year old single malt u can buy in Australia.So all those so called experts comparing malts.
Compare 18 with another 18.
Don’t compare 18 with 12 ,or 18 with NAS.
Compare American oak casks.Not mixed or finished casks.
Lastly compare 46% ABV.
Loch Lomond has changed the Whisky landscape for Age statements V NAS.
Hands down the 18 year Loch is KING.
Kindly release a 21 or older.

30th April 2021

Was really looking forward to this but have to say I was a little disappointed. Not DISAPPOINTED. Just disappointed. Our group tasted it along with a Glenkinchie at half the price and an Arran which had stronger flavours and a Lore. Which blew it away. I realise Laphroaig is the 50/50 but it works for me. I will enjoy the bottle and have just had a dram for a nightcap But was expecting a lot more for the money. Still a nice drink

20th September 2020

A bit of fruits, a bit of smoke and smooth as whipped cream.

28th June 2020

This is a lovely whisky that has a lot of flavour. There is an earthy hit on the nose and it isn't the most dynamic in that area but the flavour just continues to develop upon more drinking.

It has depth of flavour with some almonds that combines with a sweetness to create a memory of marzipan, then some fruity notes on second sip that have a freshness and zing to them, and it opens up to some earthy flavours. Keep drinking and more caramel comes through in the taste that shows this whisky has depth. The smoke carries through to the finish, not an intense smoke like an Islay but a softer and more subtle expression. You also get that peat medicinal/mint effect as an after effect too. Water opens up more of the peat hit. I really really enjoyed this far more than I was expecting.

19th June 2020

Nose: Freshly cut oak, autumn barley fields
Palate: Clear, the oak again, dark berries
Finish: First notes of peat, memories of a tart apple, warming, clean

An exceptional bottle.

2nd May 2020

Nose was rather rich with notes of dried fruits, mainly raisins. There is a hint at the back of tobacco as well with those fruits. Coming through is sweet honey which balances it out nicely.

This dram is matured in American Oak which is also the first note on the palate. Old wood oak which is then followed by a tart sensation of sweet jam or honey, fading into a gentle burn.

Oak continues in the finish and the dried fruits from the nose re-appear, not so much raisin this time. Now mingled with spices, towards black pepper. The finish is medium long.

Pleasant whisky to taste. I'd say it is the most dried fruit notes I've had in a dram. The sweet honey or jam that made a hint on the palate was enjoyable. There is peat in there but only for balance I feel. This will go very well with various cakes!

20th January 2019