Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst

Noble Rebel is a blended malt brand launched by Loch Lomond Group in 2023. Master blender Michael Henry created three distinct expressions, each named after their flavour profile, with Orchard Outburst providing “zingy citrus & salty ocean waves” alongside crisp ripe orchard fruits.

Loch Lomond distillery is unusual as they have both traditional swan-necked pot stills as well as straight-necked pot stills with plates inside (also known as lomond stills). The straight-necked stills also have a cooling ring that can be switched on or off, and two different cuts are taken too. That’s a lot of versatility!

Henry is able to utilise the variety produced, plus malt whisky from Glen Scotia (Loch Lomond Group’s other Scotch distillery) which provides that moreish salinity. Some of the malt was also fermented using Chardonnay wine yeast to help intensify the fruit and citrus flavours, before being matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at natural colour without chill filtration.