Loch Lomond Group is an independent distiller and blender of some of the finest and rarest whiskies in the world, with a number of whisky distilleries under the ownership and stewardship of the group as well as a number of other spirit brands. The group currently operates the Glen Scotia distillery in the Argyllshire port of Campbeltown, Loch Lomond distillery at Alexandria in Dunbartonshire and the Glen Catrine bonded warehouse and bottling facility in Ayrshire.
With a rich and premium portfolio of spirits, it made sense for the group to create their own gin that was based on their ethos of providing premium spirits that capture the imagination and capture the spirit of Scotland. Ben Lomond Gin has been inspired by the majesty and beauty of Ben Lomond and the extensive natural flora within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The brand have partnered with The Glasgow Distillery Co. initially while they build their own distillery.
Taking its namesake from the iconic Scottish mountain, Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond Gin is a traditional London Dry style gin. Distilled using a mix of 11 botanicals including angelica root, rose petals, liquorice, and handpicked blackcurrants plus locally foraged rowan berries. Blended beautifully this gin is vibrant and crisp and offers a smooth, fresh flavour, which finishes with a delicate berry sweetness. Loch Lomond Group also entered a partnership with conservation charity the John Muir Trust, which will plant 50,000 native trees, including rowan, across regions of Scotland.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Rowan Berries, Blackcurrants
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: Blackberries, a wedge of lime, tonic and ice.
Using their signature Ben Lomond Gin as the base, this delicately balanced Raspberry & Elderflower Gin boasts natural berry essences, offering a sweet and herby floral flavour, backed by the unmistakeable juniper flavour profile. The team took inspiration from the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs regions where the brand is based. They worked with a local forager to draw inspiration from the wild botanicals, vibrant berries and endless flora that can be found in the local area.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Raspberry, Elderflower
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 38% vol
Goes great with: Fresh berries, tonic and ice.
Using their signature Ben Lomond Gin as the base, the combination of berries in the Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin pair beautifully with each other, offering a sweet yet zesty flavour; the succulent flavour of the blackberries is balanced perfectly with the sharp, tangy notes of the gooseberries. The team took inspiration from the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs regions where the brand is based. They worked with a local forager to draw inspiration from the wild botanicals, vibrant berries and endless flora that can be found in the local area.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Blackberry, Gooseberry
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 38% vol
Goes great with: Fresh berries, tonic and ice.
Blood Orange & Pink Grapefruit Gin is third in a series of flavoured Scottish Gins from the Loch Lomond Group. Described as bright, fresh and zesty, it delivers a juicy citrus flavour with a berry sweet finish. The gin has been designed to capture the perfect summers day, inspired by the vibrant sunsets that set over Loch Lomond; the spirit home to the range of Ben Lomond Gins.
Key Botanical(s): Blood Orange Essence, Pink Grapefruit Essence
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 38% vol
Goes great with: A slice of pink grapefruit, tonic and ice.
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