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Loch Lomond creates gin for The Open
Spirits producer Loch Lomond Group has revealed two limited edition whiskies and a gin as part of its collaboration with The Open golf tournament, which has been extended to 2028.
The 151st Open Championship will take place from 20-23 July at The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, while the AIG Women’s Open is due to be held from 9-13 August at the Walton-on-the-hill Golf Course, Surrey.
The Scotch whisky producer has extended its partnership with the two golf competitions for the next five years, and unveiled a special edition gin and limited edition single malts to mark the occasion.
The deal was signed by Martin Slumbers, CEO of golf body The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), and Loch Lomond Group CEO Colin Matthews.
The deal includes a ‘strong new platform’ for Ben Lomond Gin, which has been named the official gin of The Open and AIG Women’s Open.
Matthews said: “Our strong relationship with The R&A over the past five years has helped to establish our brands within the world of golf, opening many new opportunities for us to engage whisky lovers across the globe.
“To officially bring Ben Lomond Gin into the fold, opens further exciting possibilities for fast growing our premium gin brand which already has great appeal across many markets. We look forward to seeing what the future will bring.”
The Open Special Edition Gin is inspired by The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, and includes wild botanicals such as sea buckthorn, yarrow and rosehip.
The gin has also been released in a ready-to-drink (RTD) canned format with tonic.
These will be served at The Open for the first time.
Its new limited edition single malts were created in tribute to The 151st Open: Loch Lomond Special Edition (RRP £45/US$56.91) and Loch Lomond Open Course Collection (£240/US$303). Both are crafted using straight neck pot stills, said to create a distinctive fruity flavour style.
Loch Lomond first partnered with The R&A for The Open in 2018, which led to ‘a significant growth in its presence’ among golf fans and whisky drinkers on a global basis, according to the producer.
Neil Armit, chief commercial officer at The R&A, added: “Aligning with partners who share our vision for the championships and for golf to be thriving in 50 years’ time is integral to our success.”
The brand completed its Remarkable Stills series in April this year, with the addition of a 47-year-old whisky