Scottish whiskey maker Loch Lomond Group has released 'Spearhead,' a new single grain Scotch whiskey with a lighter than typical taste. According to the company, this new spirit best captures the whiskey-making techniques used in its UK-based distillery.
Bold yet light, and sweet like bourbon, this accessible whiskey was made using a "continuous Coffey style still," before being aged in specialty ex-bourbon barrels. Once aged appropriately, the whiskey is finished in both fire and infrared-toasted virgin American oak barrels, giving the spirit a range of complex flavors. This unique combination of barrel types is what sets Loch Lomond's process apart from other notable whiskey makers. In fact, it is the only company in Scotland to use infrared barrels for finishing.
"Spearhead is one of a kind, championing the single grain, and taking a non-traditional approach to whisky making that will resonate with people new to Scotch," said Calum Leslie, Head of Innovation at Loch Lomond Group.
Accessible Scottish Whiskeys
Loch Lomond Releases a Single Grain Scotch Whiskey Called 'Spearhead'
Trend Themes
1. Light Single Grain Whiskeys - Opportunity for creating more accessible and unique whiskeys using different types of barrels and non-traditional whiskey-making techniques.
2. Infrared Barrel Finishing - Opportunity for other whiskey makers to adopt the use of infrared-toasted barrels for their finishing process.
3. Non-traditional Whiskey Making - Opportunity for experimentation and innovation in the whiskey industry to create unique and interesting flavors for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Whiskey Production - Opportunity for whiskey producers to differentiate themselves by using non-traditional whiskey-making techniques and different types of barrels for aging and finishing.
2. Barrel Manufacturing - Opportunity for barrel manufacturers to create new types of barrels, such as infrared-toasted barrels, for use in the whiskey industry.
3. Beverage Packaging - Opportunity for beverage packaging companies to develop packaging solutions that highlight the uniqueness of single grain whiskeys and their non-traditional whiskey-making processes.