Loch Lomond Releases The Open Course Collection 2025 – 22-Year-Old Limited Edition
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled The Open Course Collection 2025, a 22-year-old single malt whisky crafted to mark the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Distilled in 2002 and finished in virgin Spanish oak casks, this rare expression continues the brand’s tradition of commemorating golf’s oldest major with distinctive aged releases.
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Key Takeaways
Loch Lomond’s The Open Course Collection 2025 is a 22-year-old whisky released for the 153rd Open Championship.
Aged in American oak, finished in virgin Spanish oak, and bottled at 46.7% ABV.
Only 3,500 bottles available worldwide, priced at £250.
Tasting profile: orchard fruit, spice, honeyed oak, and soft smoke.
Designed for collectors, it pairs tradition with rare cask influence.
Over Two Decades of Maturation
This single malt was distilled using Loch Lomond’s signature straight-neck pot stills in 2002 and aged for over 21 years in a mix of American oak barrels and hogsheads. A final six-month finish in virgin Spanish oak casks adds depth and nuance to this long-aged expression.
Mash Bill: 100% malted barley
Aging: 21 years in American oak, finished 6 months in virgin Spanish oak
ABV: 46.7%
Price: £250
Availability: Limited to 3,500 bottles worldwide; available from April 15, 2025
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Toasted oak, baked apple, ginger, and vanilla pod
Palate: Rich toffee, pineapple, lemon zest, and warming cinnamon
Finish: Long with lingering spice, soft smoke, and honeyed oak
With an ABV of 46.7%, this expression offers complexity and balance shaped by its extended time in cask.
Loch Lomond’s 2025 Open Collection lineup—The Open Special Edition and the 22-Year-Old Course Collection—displayed with their elegant cream packaging, echoing the heritage of Royal Portrush and the prestige of The Open.
Spanish Oak Finish – A Bold Signature
The use of virgin Spanish oak for finishing adds richness and character not typically found in American oak-aged malts. Expect a layered whisky that combines orchard fruit and spice with a silky texture and softly smoked backdrop. This finish also enhances the deep amber hue and aromatic complexity.
Collectibility and Premium Presentation
Presented in commemorative packaging inspired by Royal Portrush and The Open, this release is tailored for collectors. The bottle features golden detailing and historical reference points, while the label includes distillation and bottling years for provenance.
At £250, the price reflects its rarity, age, and position within Loch Lomond’s high-end lineup of Open Championship commemorative bottlings.
How It Stands Against Other Aged Icons
The Open Course Collection 2025 finds company among premium age-statement whiskies like:
GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year Old – Known for rich sherry cask influence
Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old – Acclaimed for its port cask finish
Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Year Old – Famed for Caribbean rum cask complexity
What sets this Loch Lomond release apart is its bold virgin Spanish oak finish, its 153rd Open Championship celebration, and its distillery-exclusive still design, contributing a unique fruit-spice profile.
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