Loch Lomond 31 Year Old Waypoint Series – Inversnaid to Inverarnan

Loch Lomond 31 Year Old Waypoint Series – Inversnaid to Inverarnan is the third chapter of the Waypoint Series collection, which pays tribute to exceptional places and trails around Loch Lomond.

This edition is dedicated to the Inversnaid – Inverarnan trail, which runs along the wilder northeastern shore of Loch Lomond. The route traverses the dramatic landscape of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, and the feeling of exploration, wild nature, and changing scenery has inspired this exceptional whisky.

The whisky was distilled in 1992 in the distinctive Straight Neck stills of the Loch Lomond distillery. Over the course of 31 years, it matured in three types of American ex-bourbon oak casks, which created the foundation of its fruity, honeyed, and subtly smoky character.

For the last 12 months, it spent time in Tawny Port pipes. This final maturation adds dark fruit, greater depth, and wine-like elegance without overshadowing the original character of the old distillate.

The nose is dominated by blackberries and other dark fruits, layered with a gentle honey sweetness. The palate delivers rich dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, and cedar wood. The finish is long and complex, with soft woody smoke and a return of dark fruit.

The whisky is lightly peated, bottled at 44.1% alcohol, has natural color, and is non-chill filtered.

The exceptional character of this edition is also highlighted by its packaging. The bottle is housed in a handcrafted wooden case with engraved details, and its inner copper-toned design depicts the route between Inversnaid and Inverarnan. The illustration was created by artist Brett Breckon. Thus, the packaging serves not only as protection for the bottle but also as part of the story of the entire Waypoint Series.