Lochlea
Cask Strength - Batch 3
- 59.8
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Lowland
Lochlea Distillery is an independent, family owned farm and distillery, situated in Ayrshire in the Lowlands of Scotland. The owners started to grow barley on the farm in 2015, and construction began on the distillery in 2017. Their first whisky release came in 2022. They grow their own barley and distill and mature their spirit all on site, keeping as much of the process as local as they can. Lochlea...
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Lochlea Distillery is an independent, family owned farm and distillery, situated in Ayrshire in the Lowlands of Scotland. The owners started to grow barley on the farm in 2015, and construction began on the distillery in 2017. Their first whisky release came in 2022. They grow their own barley and distill and mature their spirit all on site, keeping as much of the process as local as they can.
Lochlea are very proud that Robert Burns called Lochlea his home from 1777 until his father’s death in 1784. By day, Burns worked hard on the farm and in the evening, he enjoyed the company of his friends, debating at the Bachelors’ Club in nearby Tarbolton. The ground there has inspired the honest, passionate, and progressive nature of Lochlea whisky.
Cask Strength Batch 3 is the third in a series of annual limited-edition bottlings, with each batch will be bottled straight from the casks without water. Batch 3 offers yet another bold and distinctive take on Lochlea. The Master Blender has carefully selected a combination of Oloroso Sherry Butts and Ex-Islay Peated Casks. The result is a whisky that balances richness and depth with a surprising twist of smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Opens with juicy, ripe red fruits, and savoury BBQ smoke.
Palate - Cherries, ripe berries, and dark molasses are lifted by warming ginger cake, toasted rye, and charred wood smoke.
Finish - Long and complex, with baking spice, salty smoke, and oaky tannins intertwining with delicate floral notes of red roses.
Lochlea are very proud that Robert Burns called Lochlea his home from 1777 until his father’s death in 1784. By day, Burns worked hard on the farm and in the evening, he enjoyed the company of his friends, debating at the Bachelors’ Club in nearby Tarbolton. The ground there has inspired the honest, passionate, and progressive nature of Lochlea whisky.
Cask Strength Batch 3 is the third in a series of annual limited-edition bottlings, with each batch will be bottled straight from the casks without water. Batch 3 offers yet another bold and distinctive take on Lochlea. The Master Blender has carefully selected a combination of Oloroso Sherry Butts and Ex-Islay Peated Casks. The result is a whisky that balances richness and depth with a surprising twist of smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Opens with juicy, ripe red fruits, and savoury BBQ smoke.
Palate - Cherries, ripe berries, and dark molasses are lifted by warming ginger cake, toasted rye, and charred wood smoke.
Finish - Long and complex, with baking spice, salty smoke, and oaky tannins intertwining with delicate floral notes of red roses.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig