Ben Lomond Scottish Gin, the official Gin of The Open, has launched its Open Special Edition 2025 – a gin crafted in celebration of this year’s 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
The brand was first named the Official Gin of The Open in 2023, releasing a limited-edition gin to mark The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. This was followed by a special edition for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in 2024.
Now, for 2025, Ben Lomond returns with a gin that captures the essence of Royal Portrush, using three botanicals foraged directly from the Royal Portrush’s golf course – wild carrot seed, sea buckthorn and hawthorn leaf.
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 delivers 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.”
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.
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.