Raise a toast to Scotland’s newest farm‑distillery with Lochlea “First Release” – 2022. Bottled on 25 January 2022 (Burns Night), this inaugural single malt embodies Lochlea’s full “field‑to‑bottle” ethos—every grain of barley grown on the Ayrshire farm once tended by Robert Burns himself. Matured in a marriage of 1st‑fill bourbon barrels and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the whisky balances bright orchard‑fruit freshness with sweet vanilla cream and a touch of dark‑fruit richness. Presented at 46 % ABV, non‑chill‑filtered and natural in colour, only 7,000 individually numbered bottles announce the arrival of a distinctive Lowland voice.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
-
Inaugural bottling from Lochlea—your chance to taste a brand‑new Lowland single malt from its first chapter.
-
True field‑to‑bottle provenance: estate‑grown barley, distilled and matured on the Ayrshire farm once worked by Robert Burns.
-
Dual maturation in 1st‑fill bourbon & PX casks fuses bright vanilla‑fruit freshness with subtle sherry depth.
-
Bottled at 46 % ABV, non‑chill‑filtered and natural colour—preserving full body, aroma and authenticity.
-
Limited edition of 7,000 bottles, ideal for collectors and whisky explorers seeking the next rising star in Scottish distilling.
Welcome Lochlea to your shelf and savour a fresh yet comforting dram that bridges farmhouse tradition, Ayrshire heritage and forward‑thinking craft.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
The nose it is bursting with fresh orchard fruit and zesty orange, with vanilla fudge and a lovely cereal note in the background. The palette is rich and sweet with burnt caramel and hazelnuts with a medium mouth coating to finish while still holding on to that fruit.
