Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12

[@NickDV007]

Nice one Vin, absolutely spot on with this, a great VFM dram from LL. Thanks for sharing 🥃🥃

[@mistermalt3234]

You're perfectly right, Vin. This is great Value for the money. Not too challenging but also not boring. This makes it a perfect easy sipper.

[@budj13]

I admit to being a big fan of LL and find most of their stuff is an exceptional value. I especially like to find a high-quality whisky that is out there for a great price. That is a testimony to their skill and their desire to serve the market instead of prioritizing profits. I agree with your comments whole heartly. Thanks, Vin. And, thank you Michael Henry for all your stunning work.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I love how they can create great tasting whisky for all budgets right from the low £20s, right up to triple figures

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

Couldn't agree more. The Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12 is an absolute stunner and my second favourite core-range LL, only beaten by the LL 14, which here in Israel is considerably more expensive. Regarding Natural Colour, I asked Michael Henry about this a few years ago and his answer to why they don't state "Natural Colour" on the label is not his idea. It's a corporate decision just in case they decide to add some E150a to certain batches. It's just my personal opinion but I think that they do in fact add Caramel colouring to many of their products such as the standard LL 12 which has the same brown colour from batch to batch with no colour variations. Those editions like this one and the 14 perhaps don't need any E150a due to the heavily charred casks they use, ensuring a consistent dark brown milk chocolate tint naturally. It's the same for Glen Scotia. Take the GS 15. A descent whisky but don't tell me that that Irn-Bru Fluorescent orange colour is natural! I refuse to buy it because of that orange-aid tint. It doesn't matter how much of a genius Michael henry is with his casks if corporate ruin the results at the marketing end.

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

If I was in charge of Loch Lomond I'd do three things. 1. Give Michael Henry a massive wage increase. 2. Ensure that all editions are Natural Colour and state it on the label, along with the cask types. 3. Completely revamp the artwork, removing the kitschy stag's head and cheap touristy look and giving it a craft-distillery quality look.

[@bobsander4589]

Managed to bag a rare distillery visit and tasting there in May. Really exciting place and super liquid throughout. Rinsed a 14 YO and have rhe 18 opened on the shelf.

[@RebMordechaiReviews]

I'm sure it was amazing. I've been trying to arrange a tour for years but every time I give Michael my dates for visiting Scotland, (usually October/November) he always seems to be on holiday.

[@jasonwaite3610]

I'm a huge Loch lomand fan boy, the distillery editions are exceptional if you manage to get them.

[@kmackenzie162]

The trio of 12yo LL bottles are a staple in my collection. Each offering a different take, but the spirit character runs through them all. The higher age options are also great value. Slainte.

[@Koby616]

Ye loch Lomond 18 is the cheapest 18 year old single malt in my market. And it's great one to try.

[@JasonFisk]

HI, saw the thumbnail and the title and just wanted to say, SO GOOD!!! and a pretty easy sell on the bar.

[@lightplays2181]

Hi ! Good distillery ....Great value for money.

[@Robertcollopy]

The Inchmurrin Aged 12 Years is from the Islands Collection and goes under the letter I and not under the Loch Lomond brands although Loch Lomond label is on the bottle. Inchmoan Aged 12 Years is the other Islands Collection which is the lightly peated version

[@josephjvr6509]

Had my eye on this one for a good year... something else always comes along and steals the purchase away... really should just pull the trigger. I managed to pick up a bottle of their 14 year for around 47 quid and while that one is so unique its defo not to everyones tastes... its a fantastic dram at the price and for me....

[@Koby616]

I think they add colour almost to every loch Lomond and most of Glen Scotia. I had regular Lomond 12 and 12 ichmoan. I would love to try this one too. It looks like the best of 3. ATM it's 61€ while other 2 are 40. If price gets down, I will grab one 😊 thanks for the review and happy Christmas

[@scottmathieson2324]

Its difficult to find fault with Loch Lomond, all the 12 yr olds are great, the fire and smoke NAS is also great. im not sure if the fact they do so many different things holds them back or not. i have a few bottles open, a distillery edition and Roys 2 bottles. id also give a big shout to Independant botlings of Inchfad and croftenegea. Im not sure if the nobel rebel range is still a thing but i recently tried the hazelnut one and it was great.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Probably the biggest draw back is its often difficult to remember what all the different names are for. Thankfully they stick it all on the bottles, but still, in a pinch I couldnt tell you the difference between an inchmurrin and an Inchfad

[@jbar6284]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky At an Inchpinch, Vin, Inchmurrin is no peat whereas Inchfad is their peatiest expression, although I think these days only used on IBs?