Loch Lomond
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Unusually for a single distillery, Loch Lomond produces an enormous range of styles thanks to its straight-necked lomond stills — allowing it to make single malt, single grain, and peated spirit on one site. Now widely stocked in UK supermarkets after a decade of rebranding under the Loch Lomond Group.
Loch Lomond Group is a Scottish whisky oddity — a distillery that produces an enormous range of single malts and blended Scotch from a single Alexandria site, thanks to unusual straight-necked Lomond stills that can be adjusted to produce different spirit profiles. The Inchmurrin (fruity), Inchmoan (peated), and Croftengea (heavily peated) are all from the same building. Comprehensive and confusing.
Core range
12 Year Old
46% ABV · Bourbon + refill + recharred American oak
Bottled at 46% non-chill-filtered — best-value entry-tier Highland under £40. Loch Lomond's variable still set-up produces a wide range of spirits; the 12 is the most accessible.
- Nose:
- Vanilla, fruit, oak, faint citrus.
- Palate:
- Light — vanilla, soft fruit, oak, faint floral.
- Finish:
- Medium, clean, sweet.
Inchmurrin 12
46% ABV · Refill American oak
Loch Lomond's straight-neck-still expression. Different character from the standard malt — oilier, more textured.
- Nose:
- Vanilla, soft fruit, oak, gentle herbal.
- Palate:
- Smooth and oily — vanilla, fruit, soft oak, faint malt.
- Finish:
- Medium, clean.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked salmon | ||
| Smoked cheese or charcuterie |
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Where to eat nearby
- Balloch town centreArea
Where to stay near Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond distillery is in Alexandria, 4 miles from Balloch at the south end of Loch Lomond. The loch's southern shore hotels (Duck Bay Marina, Balloch's pier hotels) are nearby; Luss and the west bank have more character. Glasgow is 30 minutes south, which makes this a feasible day trip from the city.
Where to stay near Loch Lomond
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Loch Lomond.
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Location
Lomond Estate, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, G83 0TL
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Why does one distillery make so many different whiskies?
The adjustable Lomond stills can be configured to produce heavier or lighter spirit, enabling different house styles from a single facility.
+Is Loch Lomond Distillery open to visitors?
No — the Alexandria production facility is not open for general visits. The nearby Cameron House resort on Loch Lomond is the area's main hospitality destination.
+Where is Loch Lomond distillery?
Loch Lomond is in the Highlands. Postcode G83.
+When was Loch Lomond distillery founded?
Loch Lomond was founded in 1964, making it roughly 62 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
The multi-style approach is closest to BenRiach in ambition. The Lomond still design is unique in Scottish whisky.
Other distilleries owned by Loch Lomond Group
Distilleries that share Loch Lomond's corporate parent — useful context if you're comparing house styles within an owner's stable.
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