[Top Gold Award] Three New "Loch Lomond" Single Malt Whisky Series Launched in the 3,000 Yen Price Range

Toko Co., Ltd. (Taito-ku, Tokyo), an importer and wholesaler of alcoholic beverages, has launched three new entry-level series from Scotland's Loch Lomond Distillery, allowing consumers to enjoy the distinct personalities of various whiskies. Despite just being released this spring, the 'Triple Oak' from this series won the top gold award at the 'TWSC2026', one of Asia's largest spirits competitions, despite being in the entry range. By offering a price point in the 3,000 yen range where one can enjoy the depth of single malt daily, it proposes a new standard for the whisky market.

1. Loch Lomond Original Triple Oak [Top Gold Award]

An entry-level range from Loch Lomond Distillery. It perfectly embodies the Loch Lomond house style: [bright fruitiness], [honey-like sweetness], and [gentle smoke]. It is aged using three different types of American oak casks (1st fill, refill, and re-charred) that are highly compatible with the distillery's style.

ALC.: 40% / Capacity: 700ml

Suggested retail price: 3,500 yen + tax

[Tasting Notes]
Floral scents reminiscent of roses, followed by vanilla, apple, and gentle peat smoke. The taste features orchard fruits, honeyed sweetness, raspberry, blackberry, and dark chocolate. The finish has soft smoke and sweet spices.

2. Loch Lomond Oloroso Sherry Cask

Adopts the 'Inchmurrin' style, which is the most fruity among Loch Lomond's eight malt spirits (straight neck still / distillation alcohol content 84% / non-peated). By finishing for over 6 months in Oloroso sherry casks, it becomes a rich whisky characterized by sweetness similar to dried fruits.

ALC.: 40% / Capacity: 700ml

Suggested retail price: 3,500 yen + tax

[Tasting Notes]
Floral scents reminiscent of roses, followed by vanilla, apple, and gentle peat smoke. The taste features orchard fruits, honeyed sweetness, raspberry, blackberry, and dark chocolate. The finish has soft smoke and sweet spices.

3. Loch Lomond Peated Rioja Cask

Centered on a full-bodied peated spirit distilled to 65% in a straight-neck still, combined with several spirits using swan-neck stills to express bright fruitiness and rich smoke. Features flavors like red currants due to a finishing period of over 6 months in 1st fill Rioja red wine casks.

ALC.: 40% / Capacity: 700ml

Suggested retail price: 3,500 yen + tax

[Tasting Notes]
Wood smoke, malt, biscuits, and red currant aromas appear one after another. The taste includes honeyed sweetness, fruits such as peach and pear, dark chocolate, and orange. The finish is smoky, elegant, and rich.

About Loch Lomond Distillery

Located on the banks of Scotland's largest lake, Loch Lomond, it is classified as a Highland distillery. Distillation at the current location has taken place since 1966, but the distillery's history dates back to 1814. A major feature is that two types of pot stills, two types of continuous stills, and a cooperage are all located on the same site. It produces all kinds of whiskies such as single malt, single grain, and blended whiskies, and creates complex and balanced whiskies through the diversification of various spirits. In 2024, it won the IWSC 'Distillery of the Year' honor and has received a record-breaking 58 awards at various global competitions. It is currently one of Scotland's most dynamic distilleries.