Ben Lomond Scottish Gin Captures The Spirit of Portrush in Open Special Edition

Ben Lomond Scottish Gin, the Official Gin of The Open, has unveiled its Open Special Edition 2025 - a bold, nature-infused gin created to celebrate the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

Following acclaimed releases for Royal Liverpool in 2023 and Royal Troon in 2024, this year’s edition takes inspiration directly from the rugged beauty of the Northern Irish coast. Crafted with three botanicals foraged from the Royal Portrush course; wild carrot seed, sea buckthorn, and hawthorn leaf. The 2025 Special Edition captures the raw, coastal character of the links. The result is a complex and adventurous spirit that embodies both the landscape and the legacy of The Open.

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Ben Lomond’s signature six-botanical base provides the foundation, delivering a pine-fresh aroma grounded in sweet, earthy spice and uplifted by floral and citrus notes. On the palate, the gin is clean and wild, with hints of anise, carrot sweetness, and nutty warmth, rounded off by a zesty tartness. The finish evokes the Portrush coastline – lingering spice balanced by a burst of citrus and a delicate floral aftertaste.

“We’ve taken the spirit of Portrush – wild, coastal, and steeped in character – and captured it in a bottle,” said Aly Bayne, Head of Marketing at Loch Lomond Group. “This Open Special Edition is not just a celebration of The Open, but a tribute to the natural beauty and heritage of one of the world’s most iconic courses.”

The Open Special Edition also reflects Ben Lomond’s wider brand story, which is rooted in the meaning of its name – 'Beacon Mountain'. Derived from the Celtic word 'Lumon', Ben Lomond was historically a guiding landmark, where land met sky and east met west. That same sense of adventure and discovery is infused in every bottle, encouraging drinkers to explore and enjoy the freedom of flavour.

Since its launch in 2019, Ben Lomond Scottish Gin has earned a reputation as one of Scotland’s most adventurous gins, celebrated for its bold and versatile flavour profiles. In 2024, it was awarded 98 Points and Double Gold for its Original Scottish Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the oldest and most prestigious spirits competitions in the world.

Ben Lomond Gin will also be opening the doors to its new home and distillery this summer, located in Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond, offering a new chapter in the brand’s story of innovation and craftsmanship.

At The Open at Royal Portrush, Ben Lomond Scottish Gin will feature a dedicated Gin Garden experience, sitting alongside its sister brand Loch Lomond Whisky, the official Spirit of The Open. The Open Special Edition Gift Set will be available to purchase directly from Ben Lomond Scottish Gin online, through various specialist retailers, and at the Ben Lomond stand at The 153rd Open from 17-20 July 2025.

The Ben Lomond Open Special Edition 2025 Gin is available now via the Ben Lomond website. Two formats are available: the Bottle Only pack (6 x 70cl, ABV 43%) at an RSP of £35, and the Gift Set, which includes two branded glasses and a gift carton (6 x 70cl, ABV 43%), at an RSP of £45.

For more information about Ben Lomond Scottish Gin and to purchase The Open 2025 Special Edition, visit: www.benlomondgin.com