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Fermenting
April 11, 2018Once the sweet, malty and slightly smoky wort is drained from the mash tun, distiller’s yeast is added to trigger fermentation and the creation of alcohol. Our 85 hour fermentation allows for the development of complex esters and the build-up of lactic acid which produces creamy, buttery and particularly fruity notes. This long fermentation when paired with our stills, the smallest on Islay and amongst the smallest in Scotland, create unmatched purity of spirit.
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Loch Gorm 2024 is here!
The much-anticipated annual launch of Loch Gorm is finally here! Named after the famously dark, peaty loch overlooked by the distillery, our annual Loch Gorm limited edition is our only regular expression matured entirely in oloroso sherry casks. The 2024 edition was distilled in 2014 and matured in oloroso sherry…
April 22, 2024