Lochlea
Ploughing Edition
1st Crop
Single Malt | 46.0% ABV | 70cl
Our first peated expression, inspired by the winter months on the farm when the fields are ploughed in preparation for spring sowing. Matured in ex-Islay barrels and peated quarter casks, this release offers a warming, smoky take on Lochlea’s signature spirit.
Summary
Ploughing Edition – First Crop marks Lochlea’s first exploration into peated whisky. Inspired by the winter season on the farm, when the fields are ploughed ahead of spring planting, this expression introduces a gentle smoky dimension to the distillery’s signature style.
Matured in a combination of ex-Islay barrels and peated quarter casks, the whisky develops a balance of warming smoke, baked fruit sweetness and nutty richness.
The icy blue label reflects the cold and frosty Ayrshire winters experienced on Lochlea Farm.
Cask Type
Ex-Islay Barrels, Peated Quarter Casks
ABV
46.0%
Style
Smoky, warming, peated
Barley
Grown on Lochlea Farm
Character
Fruity sweetness with gentle peat smoke
Natural Colour
No added colouring
- Nose
- Baked Fruit
- Light Peat Smoke
- Palate
- Old Fashioned Boiled Sweets
- Cooked Apple
- Brazil Nuts
- Finish
- Lingering fruit with a haze of Islay peat smoke.
- Matured at Lochlea
- Natural Colour
- Aquifer on Farm
- Non-Chilled Filtered
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