Loch Lomond Distillery Launches Waypoint Series
Loch Lomond has introduced a new whisky range called The Waypoint Series, distilled in swan neck stills and finished in Cognac casks. Each whisky represents a significant ‘waypoint’ in The Trossachs National Park.
The first expression in the series pays tribute to the Falls of Falloch, a waterfall passing through the Glen of Falloch. Master distiller Michael Henry said he was inspired by the waterfall’s beauty and power, and its attraction to travelers.
He explained: “The Waypoint Series captures our eternal desire to push boundaries, and will explore the remarkable places that surround our unique distillery. We are fortunate to live in a place world famous for its beauty and possibilities for adventure. It is a location that has drawn generations of explorers, driven to uncover new experiences.
“Loch Lomond Distillery captures this spirit in everything that we do. We respect but are not beholden to tradition as we navigate our own path to freely explore flavor in our own way. This is what it means to be Scotland’s most agile and adept Scotch distillery.”
Loch Lomond Distillery Launches Waypoint Series
According to Loch Lomond, it is the only distillery in Scotland to have both swan neck and straight neck stills. The former was exclusively used for this particular release.
As you sip, you’ll detect citrus, honeysuckle, and honey blossom notes on the nose, followed by stewed apples on the palate. The year spent at the end of the process in Cognac casks will add oak notes to the experience.
Expanding on the whisky’s flavor and its creation, Henry added: “We open the Waypoint Series with a remarkable 16-year-old single malt distilled exclusively in our swan neck stills and matured in three kinds of ex-Bourbon American oak casks before finishing its flavor journey for 12 months in ex-Cognac barrels.
“There are so many layers to this whisky. There is depth in every drop, with each one bringing a different dimension to the collective character.”
A box containing the 16-year-old is illustrated by Welsh illustrator Brett Breckon, whose artwork depicts a ‘mythical journey’ through dense trees, fauna, and flora to the Falls of Falloch.
