Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old 50ml

Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old is the smokier side of the Loch Lomond single malt range, presented under the distillery's 'Rich Smoke & Spice' banner. Master Blender Michael Henry builds it from spirit made on Loch Lomond's unusual straight neck stills together with its more traditional swan neck stills, then ages it for 12 years in three types of American oak casks. Soft peat smoke takes the lead, backed by warming spice, roasted coffee, green apple and clove. It is bottled at 46% ABV and is not chill filtered. The distillery sits on the Lomond Estate in Alexandria, Scotland, and the brand dates its whisky making to 1814. This is the 50ml miniature, ideal for a first taste or as a gift.

Nose: Dry peat smoke with vanilla syrup and cracked black pepper.

Palate: Sweet, medicinal peat and smoked bacon, then roasted coffee bean with clove and star anise, warming spice, green apple and pear.

Finish: Long and waxy peat with a citrus hop note and gooseberry.

Serve: Neat, or with a few drops of water.