Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Royal Portrush 22 Year Old, American Oak & Spanish Oak Cask, 2025, 46.7%

I like the clear American and Spanish oak detail, and the apple, pear and warming oak spice give it an approachable direction. Soft smoke is present too, but remains secondary to the fruit and toffee.

Reviewed by OatmilkCloud

Nose

Ripe orchard fruits and golden honey, Toasted oak, apple, ginger and vanilla, A subtle wisp of smoke

Palate

Juicy pear and apple with sticky toffee, Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla pod, Tobacco leaf and heather honey, Toffee, pineapple, lemon and cinnamon

Finish

Long, warming and spiced, Charred oak and clove, Mellow, soft smoke