Lochlea
Our Barley
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- 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.
Our Barley is the flagship single malt whisky from Lochlea Distillery. It is made from and inspired by the barley, grown on Lochlea Farm.
Production Director John Campbell has carefully honed this recipe using his years of experience. He's used a combination of first-fill Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and STR casks. The marriage of three distinct cask types has produced a whisky that is a whole new level of depth and complexity.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - On the nose, you'll find pear syrup with fruit bon bons, warm cut grass and marmalade.
Palate - There's golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts and cream soda on the palate.
Finish - A long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.
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.
Our Barley is the flagship single malt whisky from Lochlea Distillery. It is made from and inspired by the barley, grown on Lochlea Farm.
Production Director John Campbell has carefully honed this recipe using his years of experience. He's used a combination of first-fill Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry and STR casks. The marriage of three distinct cask types has produced a whisky that is a whole new level of depth and complexity.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - On the nose, you'll find pear syrup with fruit bon bons, warm cut grass and marmalade.
Palate - There's golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts and cream soda on the palate.
Finish - A long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.
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