We are incredibly proud to share that the entire Lochlea Single Estate Core Range has been awarded Double Gold at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, less than a year after its launch.

Double Gold is only awarded when every judge on the blind-tasting panel, unanimously rates a whisky Gold. For a young farm distillery growing all our own barley, distilling and maturing every cask on site, this recognition of the quality of our spirt and how it matures in a range of carefully selected casks is very exciting.

Each of our four expressions (Our Barley, Dark Briar, Orchard & Oak and Smoke Without Fire) reflects the character of our fields, our warehouses, and the people who care for them. To see that work recognised across the full Single Estate range is a milestone for our whole team.

This achievement belongs to everyone at Lochlea, and to all who have supported us along the way. Thank you for believing in what we’re building here on our farm distillery. We are raising a glass to every one of you.

Our Awards:

🥇🥇 Our Barley: 96/100

🥇🥇 Dark Briar: 96/100

🥇🥇 Orchard & Oak: 97/100

🥇🥇 Smoke Without Fire: 98/100