# Accessible Scottish Whiskeys Loch Lomond Releases a Single Grain Scotch Whiskey Called 'Spearhead' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loch-lomond References: [thewhiskeywash](https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/scotch-whiskey/loch-lomonds-new-spearhead-whisky-showcases-whisky-making-techniques/) & [lochlomond](http://lochlomond.com) Scottish whiskey maker [Loch Lomond Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-botanical-spirit) has released 'Spearhead,' a new single grain Scotch whiskey with a lighter than typical taste. According to the company, this new spirit best captures the whiskey-making techniques used in its UK-based distillery. Bold yet light, and sweet like bourbon, this accessible whiskey was made using a "continuous Coffey style still," before being aged in specialty [ex-bourbon barrels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/founders-release). Once aged appropriately, the whiskey is finished in both fire and infrared-toasted virgin American oak barrels, giving the spirit a range of complex flavors. This unique combination of barrel types is what sets Loch Lomond's process apart from other [notable whiskey makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-oak). In fact, it is the only company in Scotland to use infrared barrels for finishing. "Spearhead is one of a kind, championing the single grain, and taking a non-traditional approach to whisky making that will resonate with people new to Scotch," said Calum Leslie, Head of Innovation at Loch Lomond Group. Image Credit: Loch Lomond Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Light Single Grain Whiskeys:** Opportunity for creating more accessible and unique whiskeys using different types of barrels and non-traditional whiskey-making techniques. - **Infrared Barrel Finishing:** Opportunity for other whiskey makers to adopt the use of infrared-toasted barrels for their finishing process. - **Non-traditional Whiskey Making:** Opportunity for experimentation and innovation in the whiskey industry to create unique and interesting flavors for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Whiskey Production:** Opportunity for whiskey producers to differentiate themselves by using non-traditional whiskey-making techniques and different types of barrels for aging and finishing. - **Barrel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for barrel manufacturers to create new types of barrels, such as infrared-toasted barrels, for use in the whiskey industry. - **Beverage Packaging:** Opportunity for beverage packaging companies to develop packaging solutions that highlight the uniqueness of single grain whiskeys and their non-traditional whiskey-making processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Inspired Sowing Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lochlea.md) - [Limited-Edition Scotch Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/46yearold-scotch-whisky.md) - [Approachable Sweet Whiskey Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballantines-sweet-blend.md) - [Experimental Grain Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-whisky.md) - [Stout Cask-Finished Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokehead-twisted-stout.md) - [Community-Owned Whiskey Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenwylis.md) - [Flavor-Fused Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenlivet-rum-and-bourbon.md) - [Ancient Grain Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devine-distillery.md) - [Premium Scottish Whisky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mossburn-signature-casks-series.md)