The first site of the former Loch Lomond distillery dates back to 1814, sited at the north end of Loch Lomond near Tarbet (known as Tarbat).Sadly in the old days relatively few paper records were kept and the closing date of this distillery remains unclear.
OUR UNIQUE PROCESS
At Loch Lomond, we have a unique approach to making whisky.
We distil our single malts using 2 styles of still at Loch Lomond - the straight neck pot still and a more traditional swan neck pot still. The uniqueness of our pot malt stills rests in the cylindrical necks of the spirit stills. Traditionally the necks of malt stills are open. The stills at our distillery include special distillation trays in the necks, allowing for greater contact with the cooling alcohol vapor.
These innovative stills give superior control at the distillation stage allowing us to take the spirit off at various cut points, which allows for different ‘flavor notes’ to be captured and emphasized through the range of alcohol strengths that can be captured and rejected.
Our distillation techniques across all of our stills allow us to maintain the fruity character developed during our extra-long 92 hour fermentation process; ensuring all single malts across the Loch Lomond ranges carry the signature fruity distillery character.
MATURATION
Now it's time to wait. The maturation process allows the spirit to interact with the wood and absorb the unique characteristics of the cask. At Loch Lomond, we most commonly use ex-American oak bourbon barrels to create the sweet & fruity signature flavour that our whisky is known for. However, explore our warehouse and you will also find some ex oloroso sherry casks, European oak and many other interesting cask types.
With decades of experience to draw upon, our Master Blender knows exactly how every cask is maturing at any given time and with just the right level of care and attention, we nurture each and every cask ensuring the whisky within is of the highest quality and is bottled at the perfect time.
OUR COOPERAGE
Our distillery is one of only 4 distilleries in Scotland to have a cooperage on-site, at the distillery. Having our very own cooperage allows us to ensure that barrel repairs and charring are carried out to an exacting standard, so every cask is perfect for maturing our Loch Lomond whisky. In just one year, our coopers rejuvenate around 10,000 barrels, from tightening the metal hoops, repairing or replacing the wooden staves and re-charring the wood before refilling with new whisky.
OUR UNIQUE PROCESS
At Loch Lomond, we have a unique approach to making whisky.
We distil our single malts using 2 styles of still at Loch Lomond - the straight neck pot still and a more traditional swan neck pot still. The uniqueness of our pot malt stills rests in the cylindrical necks of the spirit stills. Traditionally the necks of malt stills are open. The stills at our distillery include special distillation trays in the necks, allowing for greater contact with the cooling alcohol vapor.
These innovative stills give superior control at the distillation stage allowing us to take the spirit off at various cut points, which allows for different ‘flavor notes’ to be captured and emphasized through the range of alcohol strengths that can be captured and rejected.
Our distillation techniques across all of our stills allow us to maintain the fruity character developed during our extra-long 92 hour fermentation process; ensuring all single malts across the Loch Lomond ranges carry the signature fruity distillery character.
MATURATION
Now it's time to wait. The maturation process allows the spirit to interact with the wood and absorb the unique characteristics of the cask. At Loch Lomond, we most commonly use ex-American oak bourbon barrels to create the sweet & fruity signature flavour that our whisky is known for. However, explore our warehouse and you will also find some ex oloroso sherry casks, European oak and many other interesting cask types.
With decades of experience to draw upon, our Master Blender knows exactly how every cask is maturing at any given time and with just the right level of care and attention, we nurture each and every cask ensuring the whisky within is of the highest quality and is bottled at the perfect time.
OUR COOPERAGE
Our distillery is one of only 4 distilleries in Scotland to have a cooperage on-site, at the distillery. Having our very own cooperage allows us to ensure that barrel repairs and charring are carried out to an exacting standard, so every cask is perfect for maturing our Loch Lomond whisky. In just one year, our coopers rejuvenate around 10,000 barrels, from tightening the metal hoops, repairing or replacing the wooden staves and re-charring the wood before refilling with new whisky.
