Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition Distiller's Cut Royal Portrush 2019 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition Distiller's Cut is the 2019 limited edition Highland single malt from Loch Lomond Distillery in Alexandria, Scotland, the only distillery in the world permitted to produce both single malt and single grain whisky on the same site thanks to its unique combination of traditional swan neck pot stills and proprietary straight neck stills. The Loch Lomond brand traces its history back to 1814, with the modern Loch Lomond Distillery established in 1964 by the former owners of the Littlemill Distillery. Loch Lomond Whiskies became the Official Spirit of The Open Championship in 2018 under a five year partnership with the R&A, and this Distiller's Cut Special Edition was crafted in 2019 to commemorate the 148th Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland after a nearly 70 year absence, the first Open ever played at the Dunluce Links since 1951. The whisky was personally composed by Loch Lomond Master Blender Michael Henry in partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies Golf Ambassador Colin Montgomerie, the legendary Scottish golfer and eight time European Tour Order of Merit winner whose signature appears on the presentation box. The blend brings together four different Loch Lomond spirit styles (including specially selected spirit distilled with wine yeast fermentations) aged in three types of American oak casks to deliver the distillery's distinctive fruit forward character underpinned by a gentle wisp of peat smoke. Bottled at 46% ABV in a distinctive golf themed grassy green presentation box adorned with clubs, balls, tees, and other golfing paraphernalia, this is a limited edition release tied specifically to the 2019 championship year and has now sold through at most retailers, with active auction trading at Whisky Hammer and other secondary market venues.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Bright golden amber with warm sunlit highlights from the American oak maturation.

Nose: Peaches and vanilla cream lead, with apple crumble, vanilla pod, soft orchard fruits, sweet floral honey, orange blossom, apricot, peach sweeties, maple syrup over pancakes, and vanilla oak.

Palate: Vibrant fruit forward palette with peach, pear, ripe apples, red berries, orange citrus, creamy vanilla, rich honey, floral heather honey, maple syrup, vanilla oak, and a funky tropical fruit edge from the wine yeast fermented spirit component.

Finish: Long and balanced, with a gentle wisp of peat smoke giving way to lasting fruit notes, peaches returning alongside ripe apples and pears, and a soft sweet fade.

FAQ

Why is Loch Lomond the Official Spirit of The Open? Loch Lomond Whiskies became the Official Spirit of The Open Championship in 2018 under a five year partnership with the R&A (the governing body of The Open, golf's oldest and most prestigious championship, played continuously since 1860). The partnership reflects two of Scotland's most iconic exports brought together (Scotch whisky and the game of golf, both of which originated in Scotland and remain global cultural symbols of the country). To celebrate the partnership, Loch Lomond Whiskies has released a special edition single malt for each championship year, with this 2019 release commemorating the 148th Open at Royal Portrush.

What was special about the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush? The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland in July 2019 was a historic event, marking the return of The Open to the Dunluce Links course for the first time in nearly 70 years (the previous Open at Royal Portrush was held in 1951, won by Max Faulkner). The 2019 championship was won by Irish golfer Shane Lowry by a six stroke margin in front of a euphoric home crowd, with the entire event widely regarded as one of the most atmospheric and emotionally charged Opens in modern memory. The 2025 Open Championship has since returned to Royal Portrush, making the 2019 limited edition Loch Lomond bottling a particularly meaningful collectible.

What makes Loch Lomond Distillery unique? Loch Lomond Distillery in Alexandria is one of the most technically distinctive distilleries in all of Scotland and the only distillery in the country permitted to produce both single malt and single grain whisky on the same site. The distillery features both traditional swan neck copper pot stills (used for classic single malt production) and proprietary straight neck stills (used to produce a lighter, more spirit forward style). The distillery also operates an extra long fermentation regime and an onsite cooperage where casks are managed entirely in house. The result is unusually broad spirit flexibility, allowing the distillery to produce multiple distinct spirit styles for blending into expressions like this Distiller's Cut.

How rare is this 2019 release? Strictly limited and now discontinued. The original 2019 Open Special Edition release was a one off bottling produced specifically for the 148th Open Championship year, with original UK SRP of £45. The release has since sold through at most retailers, with active trading at Whisky Hammer and other auction venues since 2021. Sealed bottles in the original golf themed green presentation box with Colin Montgomerie's signature command particular interest from collectors of both whisky and golf memorabilia.

Where can I buy Loch Lomond The Open Distiller's Cut online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.