Lochlea Ploughing Edition - First Crop | 700ML

The highly anticipated fourth and final installment of annual releases from Lochlea distillery, inspired by the different seasons at the farm. Ploughing Edition (First Crop) is Lochlea's winter release, a time when the soil is turned in preparation for the next barley sowing. It's also the first single malt from the distillery with a smoky profile! This whisky has been matured in a combination of ex-Islay whisky barrels and peated quarter casks, bringing an additional cosy layer of smoke to the fruit and cereal character at its core.

Lochlea Ploughing Edition - First Crop | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Earthy peat, warm apple pie, dark caramelised sugar, and cinnamon spice.

Palate: Bonfire smoke stays balanced throughout, with spiced apple compote, toasted cobnuts, and buttery shortbread.

Finish: Damp embers with warming allspice.

Distillery Information

At Lochlea, our independently-owned distillery has been quietly producing, casking, and maturing our spirit over the last few years, patiently waiting to share the fruits of our labour with the world. Initially led by the experience and expertise of distillery manager Malcolm Rennie, and now under the management of ex-Laphroaig Distillery Manager John Campbell. Having built up one of the top ten Scotch brands in the world over the past 27 years, John brings a wealth of knowledge and a burning ambition to help Lochlea fulfil its potential. And the result? A whisky for drinking. A whisky that’s not just a bottle to be admired, collected, or saved. It's a whisky that should find its home in cocktail cabinets, around campfires, in wedding hip flasks, and in your favourite bars, pubs and restaurants. Love, care and attention from field to cask has been paramount in creating this whisky. The family-run farm grows and harvests their own barley with draff used to feed local cattle. The water is raised from aquifers in the limestone deep below the steading. Rooted in Scottish history, we are very proud that Robert Burns called Lochlea his home throughout his formative years, from 1777 until his father’s death in 1784. By day, Burns worked hard on the farm and in the evening he enjoyed the company of his friends, debating at the Bachelors Club in nearby Tarbolton. The ground here has inspired the honest, passionate and progressive nature of Lochlea whisky.

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