Jagraeus
Loch Lomond 17 Year Old Organic Cask Strength
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
January 17, 2021 (edited May 21, 2024)
Nose: Distinct exotic fruit note; ripe pineapple, lychee, and mango. There is also sweet and warm honey. Behind all this is a nutty base which is hard to describe (but very typic for Loch Lomond) perhaps roasted hazelnuts pairled with marzipan? Really good nose on this one.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied (booster by the proof level). Thick honey and more of those lovely exotic notes from the nose, now also accompanied by a delicate touch of pear. Also slightly nutty.
Finish: The honey lingers and the pinapple slowly transforms into herbal/floral notes. Long lasting.
Overall: The best of the regular (at least in Sweden) Loch Lomond lineup no doubt. A solid burbon maturation with enough age to take away the bitterness and to add that lovely dry (but still somehow sweet) honey. This is paired with a characterful destilate, making an interesting and tasty whisky - truly great. I score it 4.5.
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@SolanaRoots Thanks! I had a bottle. Cost a very fair 700 SEK, the equivalent of ca 65-70 EUR. May very well pick up a new one (currently it’s readily available here in Sweden).
Solid review - this one sounds quite interesting. Curious if you had a sample or have a full bottle (if so, what does bottle cost?)