{"product_id":"loch-lomond-gran-reserva-rioja-finish-gift-pack","title":"Loch Lomond Gran Reserva Rioja Finish Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time Loch Lomond have ever used Rioja casks for a full release, and they’ve nailed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOozing with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoft fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea touch of smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the Spanish red wine influence complements the famous distillery’s signature single malt perfectly. The judges at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition clearly thought so too, as they unanimously awarded this special edition single malt with Double Gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time Loch Lomond have ever used Rioja casks for a full release, and they've chosen the best \u003cem\u003eRioja Alta Gran Reserva\u003c\/em\u003e casks, no less. Rioja Alta is the highest altitude subregion of Rioja, Spain and is home to the leading bodegas, while Gran Reserva is the best of the best, aged the longest in cask before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach cask has been hand-selected by Master Blender Michael Henry, guiding this 200-year-old distillery through its modern renaissance to a now highly-sought-after collectors' whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the official partners to The Open Championship since 2018, Loch Lomond partnered with the Royal \u0026amp; Ancient to make this single batch, never-to-be-repeated, official ‘Spirit of The Open’ dram. As Michael Henry, Loch Lomond Whiskies Master Blender, explains: \u003cem\u003e“The Open is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf and we are proud to be a part of the journey, supporting the 151st championship with this incredible range of limited-edition whiskies.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese exceptional Father's Day gift packs include 1 x 700ml bottle with 2 x engraved Loch Lomond whisky tumblers. Stock is limited and only available at The Whisky Club from 12 noon (AEST) on Thursday 15th August, allocated on a first in, first served basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whisky is non-chill filtered for maximum flavour and presented at a perfect 46.0% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loch Lomond Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490013859919,"sku":"WC0367","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lochlomondriojaglassesmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701606","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyclub.com.au\/products\/loch-lomond-gran-reserva-rioja-finish-gift-pack","provider":"The Whisky Club AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}