Lochlea
Dark Briar
Single Malt | 46.0% ABV | 70cl
A bold and indulgent addition to Lochlea’s core range, Dark Briar is inspired by the distillery’s celebrated Fallow Edition. Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry butts and Port casks, it delivers rich layers of juicy red fruits, ginger cake and velvety baking spice.
Summary
Dark Briar is a bold and indulgent addition to Lochlea’s new core range. Inspired by our Fallow Edition, this rich single malt is matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry butts, and Port casks, delivering layers of juicy red fruits, ginger cake, and velvety baking spice.
Cask Type
Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso Sherry Butts, Port
ABV
46.0%
Style
Rich, bold, indulgent
Barley
Grown on Lochlea Farm
Character
Long and velvety
Natural Colour
No added colouring
- Nose
- Pic’n’Mix Sweets
- Vanilla Caramel
- Fresh Baking Spices
- Palate
- Juicy Cherries
- Sticky Sweet Plums
- Warming Tannins
- Ginger Cake
- Finish
- Long and rich with velvety tannins and lingering baking spice.
- Matured at Lochlea
- Natural Colour
- Aquifer on Farm
- Non-Chilled Filtered
FIELD NOTES STORIES
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