A single grain from the very adaptable Loch Lomond distillery, known for producing a variety of different whiskies, from single malts to single grains to blends. Although this is produced entirely from malted barley, it's distilled in a column still, meaning it's classified as a single grain (had it been distilled in a pot still, it would be classified as a single malt)! A very light whisky here, perfect as an aperitif.
Plenty of sweet, fruity grain character here. Citrus peels, icing sugar, a little bit of grassiness.
Pineapple starts to develop on the palate, with a touch or two of oak spice keeping it from becoming overly sweet.
Continued fruity freshness.
can not find the single grain NOT malted but at £30 this is the worse Whisky i have ever tasted. If the one above is the same they need to STOP distilling from column stills cos it is worse than any i have tasted even bells is better and thats saying something
I've had a few grain whiskies, but never as good as Loch Lomond Grain Whisky, highly recommended.
This is a review of one of the clear bottles. I'm not sure whether that means it is three year old stock. Firstly, I don't know why this 100% malted barley whisky is not categorised as single malt, but it certainly doesn't taste or smell like a cheap, coarse grain whisky. Despite the fact that this is has no age statement, I would be astonished if it were younger than 8 years old or matured in anything other than first-fill casks. Of course it benefits from the higher alcohol content but this does not result in harshness. Instead, it boosts the flavour. This is quite simply a very nice drop for a price which embarrasses the big players. Clean, rich and soft.
Charles MacLean says it's no different from Hibiki 17, and that's what got me looking for a bottle. but I compare it with Hibiki nas, which has a similar smoothness and aroma. The difference is that Loch Lomond Grain Whisky has a much more robust texture, which I highly recommend considering it's only a quarter the price.
Really took some time for me to appreciate. Slowly grew on me though. Knew not what to expect and this is one of those whiskys one should be introduced to ... properly. The pear hits your nose, whisky or williamine..!? Light, no depth, no smoke, no peat, no nothing, yet, suddenly its elegance and strength appears and yes I do enjoy this... I very much do even though peaty whisky is what I normally prefer.
