An "innovative and bold" new blended malt Scotch whisky brand has been launched, and it comes in three unique varieties.
Loch Lomond Group's Noble Rebel series of whiskies promises to "creatively push boundaries in the pursuit of flavour creation", with each one having a "unique story to tell".
The three "distinct expressions" are named Orchard Outburst, Smoke Symphony, and Hazelnut Harmony. For each one, there is a "vivid illustration that details the intricate stories, layers and tasting notes" on the bottle.
Orchard Outburst "balances crisp, ripe orchard fruits with surprising flavours of crashing salty ocean waves, resulting in an explosion of zest with hints of zingy lemon and lime". It is matured in ex-bourbon casks, and contains whisky distilled with Chardonnay wine yeast to help "intensify fruit and citrus flavours".
Meanwhile, Smoke Symphony is finished in Rioja wine casks and "weaves threads of peat and smoke with hits of chilli". Finally, Hazelnut Harmony mixes nuts with a hint of sweet honeycomb and is finished in toasted American oak casks.
Each whisky is distilled, matured and blended under the "expert eye" of Master Blender Michael Henry at Loch Lomond Distillery. The distillery uses a combination of traditional swan-neck and its signature high and low-cut straight-neck pot stills, the latter of which allow Henry to "carefully manipulate the flavour profile of each whisky".
Henry commented: "Noble Rebel is an exciting new addition to the growing Loch Lomond Group portfolio. At the heart of each expression is our shared passion for blending finely curated malts into a product of beauty.
"Bringing new ideas to old ways and deeply-rooted traditions, our drams are modern masterpieces that welcome newcomers with open arms, and delight old friends alike."
More information can be found on the Noble Rebel website.
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