Lochlea
Single Estate: Smoke Without Fire
- 46
- 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.
Lochlea's Single Estate core range of single malts is a permanent collection, reflecting their commitment to quality, provenance, and character. Each expression is crafted from their own barley, distilled and matured entirely on-site. This range builds on the success of the seasonal releases, offering whisky lovers a consistent and characterful experience all year round.
Smoke Without Fire is a delicately smoky single malt, evolving from the Ploughing Edition. This expression is matured in a combination of ex-peated refill Bourbon barrels and red wine casks, offering a beautifully balanced profile of soft red fruits, floral sweetness, and gentle bonfire smoke. This whisky captures the subtle complexity of peat influence without overpowering the spirit’s natural elegance.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet red berries, flowers in bud, cherry blossom, lemon peel, and soft smoke.
Palate - Salty sea smoke, fresh cut oak, bonfire char, light citrus, light delicate fruit, a hint of sherbert.
Finish - Light char, soft blossom, gentle.
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.
Lochlea's Single Estate core range of single malts is a permanent collection, reflecting their commitment to quality, provenance, and character. Each expression is crafted from their own barley, distilled and matured entirely on-site. This range builds on the success of the seasonal releases, offering whisky lovers a consistent and characterful experience all year round.
Smoke Without Fire is a delicately smoky single malt, evolving from the Ploughing Edition. This expression is matured in a combination of ex-peated refill Bourbon barrels and red wine casks, offering a beautifully balanced profile of soft red fruits, floral sweetness, and gentle bonfire smoke. This whisky captures the subtle complexity of peat influence without overpowering the spirit’s natural elegance.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Sweet red berries, flowers in bud, cherry blossom, lemon peel, and soft smoke.
Palate - Salty sea smoke, fresh cut oak, bonfire char, light citrus, light delicate fruit, a hint of sherbert.
Finish - Light char, soft blossom, gentle.
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