- Single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Lochlea [lock•LEE] in South Ayrshire (Lowlands)
- This is the distillery’s ongoing, core single malt expression
- 100% malted barley grown on the Lochlea farm and distilled on bespoke Forsyths copper pot stills
- Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, and STR (shaved, toasted, recharred ex-red wine) barrels; non-age statement
- Chewy granola bar and peaches & cream oatmeal on the nose lead to a beautifully curious and creamy palate of ripe bananas and guava with mint leaf followed by cold-pressed olive oil
- Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- No additives or coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 46% ABV
Buoyant, nuanced, and luxuriously creamy, this is a strong flagship statement from Lochlea, a new, independently owned distillery that’s guaranteed to expand your conceptions about Lowland whiskies.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Scotland
Spirit Type:
Scotch / UK Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | UK-XLO-01-NV | 6/700ml |
| Connecticut Spirit | UK-XLO-01-NVCT | 12/700ml |
Press & Reviews
Whisky Advocate
Score
92
Date
2023-10-01
"An array of stone fruits on the nose, showing up as peach cobbler, apricot marmalade, and pear slices. There's spice, too, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as vanilla frosting, matcha powder, and lemon peel. The palate is rich and creamy, and chocolate takes the stage—cocoa powder, chocolate pudding, mocha latte, and Nutella. That chocolate shines even brighter on the finish, where it's joined by a hint of ripe berry fruit and raisin."