Over the past few years, Lochlea’s seasonal small batch releases have showcased their signature style in four different ways. As a working farm, these expressions tie-in with exactly what is happening at that time of year.
Sowing Edition (Third Crop) is the first in a new and final set of four limited editions, marking the end of their Seasonal trilogy. Matured in 100% fresh 1st-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, these casks are 9 months older than those used in Sowing Edition (Second Crop), and the difference is incredible!
This whisky really highlights the floral aromatics associated with distilling in the colder months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Almonds, rose petals
Palate: White pepper, a vibrant burst of apple blossom
Finish: Warm straw, fresh grass
Lochlea are launching their smokiest whisky yet! Lochlea Ploughing Edition 2nd Crop has been matured exclusively in ex-Laphroaig Barrels previously used for Laphroaig 10 year old, so it packs an Islay punch alongside their signature fruit and cereal notes.
As a working farm, these expressions tie-in with exactly what is happening at that time of year. As with the other 2nd Crops, the progression is very evident in the liquid. This is the final bottling in the series, completing the 2nd Crop set with Sowing, Harvest and Fallow.
This superb 43 year old Speyside single malt was put down to rest at the Imperial distillery in 1979 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their Private Collection on the 12th January 2023 and features as part of the recollection series. Presented in a beautiful oak case, this is a must for any whisky collector.
Distilled 16th of July 1979
Bottled 12th of January 2023
Cask Refill American Hogshead
Outturn 133 Bottles
Colour Golden
Aroma Ripe green apple aromas combine with exotic fruit and subtle ginger spice. Sicilian lemon zest leads to soft aged leather and a hint of marzipan.
Taste Sweet pineapple flavours complement dried banana with herbal influences. Grapefruit and Brazil nut give way to mature oak.
Finish A full and long finish with cocoa powder and fresh mint.
This is a single cask Dalmore 2005 that is 17 years old without colouring or chill filtration by Gordon & MacPhail as a UK Exclusive for their Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength series. For a single cask 17 year old Dalmore at £145, this represents remarkable value for money!
Distilled 4th of October 2005
Bottled 23rd of August 2023
Strength 56.2%
Cask Type Refill Bourbon Barrel
Outturn 285 Bottles
Colour Lightest Gold
Aroma Vanilla custard complements lemon sorbet and poached pear. Heather honey notes develop alongside orange peel and coconut.
Taste Sharp grapefruit gives way to soft vanilla pod and sweet honeycomb. Elderflower comes to the fore alongside ripe green apple and mature oak.
Finish Medium-bodied with tropical fruit and faint spice.
A special whisky from Macallan, the Sir Peter Blake edition draws its inspiration from the mutual admiration of nature, beauty, and heritage cherished by Macallan and Sir Peter Blake.
On the nose luscious dried fruits, warm cinnamon, and aromatic cloves hit you, while the palate is further enriched with hints of zesty black pepper, vibrant orange zest, creamy vanilla, molasses, and indulgent dark chocolate.
This limited-edition release has been matured in kiln dried Virgin Oak barrels. This results in sweet malted biscuit aromas with waxy lemon and toffee apple. Creamy and fruity flavours are followed by barley sugar and mixed tropical fruits such as pineapple. Subtle smoke and menthol lingers on the finish.
This is a stunning whisky that has a limited run, so when it’s gone, it’s gone!
This limited-edition release has been matured in air dried Virgin Oak barrels. This results in sweet vanilla fudge aromas with toasted cereal and citrus blossom. Smooth yet peppery notes follow, with vanilla, fresh peppermint and oak flavours. Subtle smoke lingers on the finish.
This is a limited edition release so when it’s gone, it’s gone!
Colheita (Col-yate-a) means “harvest”, referring to the exclusive use of grapes from a single crop to create a vintage port.
The singular blend of The Lakes Single Malt and select grain and malt Scotch whiskies from the Highlands, Speyside and Islay is then finished in rare Colheita casks to create this rich and warming expression of The One.
Peach cobbler, fresh apricot, and a whiff of autumnal smoke on the nose lead to a palate of ripe plums, vanilla custard and warming cinnamon with a rich and comforting finish.
Non-chill filtered for a richer mouthfeel and fuller flavour, with only the natural colours derived from our oak casks in every bottle.
Enjoy as you please. Sip neat, or add a few drops of water to open up the flavour profile.
The Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask is only ever produced in very limited batches, using the finest Scottish malted with high levels of peat smoke at 57ppm. The whisky is aged for eight years in oak casks, including a mouth watering finish in first-fill Sherry hogshead casks.
Nose: Sweet vanilla bean and stewed fruits
Palate: Zesty citrus peel and lush summer berry flavours
Finish: Peat smoke and hints of spicy ginger
Iris reveals the world in a different light, where everything is turned up to the max. This dram is intensely fruity and floral at comes in at a lovely 56%. It’s bursting with crisp red apple and juicy pear with a fragrant honeysuckle counter melody. Trust us, this is not a dram you will want to miss out on!
This extra special Single Cask edition of King’s Inch Single Malt Whisky marks the brand’s first anniversary since launch.
Their King’s Inch Sherry Edition has spent 7 years maturing in a single Oloroso Sherry Butt. Only 586 bottles were produced. Bottled at high alcohol strength (58%) and presented without colouring or chill-filtration.
– Distilled Oct 2015
– Bottled Nov 2022
– Just 586 bottles available from a single Sherry Butt (ex-Oloroso)
– Cask Number 53
– Bottled at high alcohol strength – 58% ABV
– No colouring or chill filtration
– Hand numbered bottle and box label
Tasting Notes:
Anticipate macerated dark fruits with cream on the nose and warm wintery spices with crunchy Demerara sugar on the palate. A long finish carries the same rich sweetness.
The fourth and final in an annual series of limited edition bottlings, the ‘Ploughing Edition’ reflects the season of Winter on the farm, when Lochlea start to plough the fields in preparation for sowing the barley seed in Spring. This is the first smoky whisky that Lochlea’s Production Director John Campbell has created outside of Laphroaig!
Lochlea have created a warming, smoky version of their signature whisky by using a combination of ex-Islay barrels and peated quarter casks and have chosen an icy blue label to reflect the bitterly cold and frosty Aryshire winters.
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