Loch Lomond Group is embarking on a ‘significant expansion’ of its GTR range with the launch of various new products, which are expected in stores next year.

The expressions will be unveiled at the 2018 TFWA World Exhibition and Conference, which takes place in Cannes from September 30 until October 5.

Two expressions exclusive to travellers are part of the new range. These are the Glen Scotia Vintage 1991 Single Malt Scotch Whisky and limited-edition Littlemill Vintage 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Both will be available in 2019.

The independent distiller will also be introducing the new High Commissioner Blended Scotch Aged 7 Years and its first small batch gin, Ben Lomond Premium Gin to its GTR collection.

LIMITED EDITIONS

In addition, Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, will be unveiling its 2019 expressions to celebrate its five-year partnership with golf’s original championship. This year’s limited editions were successfully introduced across various GTR channels, with a focus on UK airports.

Distilled at one of three surviving distilleries in Campbeltown — formerly known as the Victorian capital of Scotch and one of Scotland’s five malt-producing regions, Glen Scotia Vintage 1991 Single Malt Scotch Whisky displays the brand’s signature maritime influences along with a hint of spice and smoke. It will also be the distillery’s oldest release.

Littlemill Vintage 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rare and limited release from the Littlemill distillery, which is thought to be one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, dating back to 1772.

It displays a subtly floral, vanilla-rich sweetness and comes with a 5cl vial for those wishing to sample the whisky while keeping the bottle intact. Each bottle is individually numbered and comes from a small parcel of stock, consisting of three casks.

A lightly peated limited edition, High Commissioner Blended Scotch Whisky Aged 7 Years (left) was created to pay tribute to the craftsmanship that has gone into distilling High Commissioner for over 160 years.

This well-balanced blend has sweet and savoury aromas of golden barley and poached pear in vanilla syrup, a rich flavour of chewy toffee and crisp green apple with melted brown sugar. It then finishes with a gentle hint of peat smoke.

Ben Lomond Premium Gin is a balanced London dry-style gin which enjoys a twist from the incorporation of Scottish berries along with a selection of botanicals chosen to create a sweet and gentle finish. It is presented in a premium bottle incorporating designs inspired by the Ben Lomond mountain, which is located close to Loch Lomond Group’s Alexandria distillery.

THE OPEN PARTNERSHIP

Loch Lomond Group will also unveil two new limited editions to celebrate Loch Lomond Whiskies’ partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship. Created to celebrate the second year of the agreement in 2019, this follows the activation across GTR this year, where there was strong visibility in London Heathrow, Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports among others. The expressions will be available from 2019.

Andre de Almeida, Managing Director, Global Travel Retail, Loch Lomond Group, said: “We are proud to be extending our GTR range and providing travellers with exciting new exclusive and limited-edition products to acquire and enjoy.

“Importantly, we’re also extremely pleased to be offering our travel retail partners a wider choice of Loch Lomond Group brands for their shoppers to discover. Since launching our bespoke GTR Scotch whisky range just over two years ago, we’ve experienced strong demand from retailers for our brands and we’re keen to support their drive for more diversity across the channel.”