Lochlea ‘Our Barley’ is a marriage of 3 cask types that gives a great depth of flavour in our whisky. We always buy our casks directly from source, as we wish to ensure that when they’re being filled at the distillery, their integrity and freshness is guaranteed.
First-Fill Bourbon: Arriving directly from Loretto, Kentucky, our fresh first-fill Bourbon barrels help to impart golden syrup and cream soda flavours.
Oloroso Sherry: Delivered straight from Jerez, our Oloroso Sherry butts present flavours of fruit bon bons, marmalade and macadamia nuts.
STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred): Also transported directly from Jerez, our STR ex-Rioja barriques impart peppery spice and rye bread notes.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Pear syrup, fruit bon bons, warm cut grass, marmalade.
- Palate: Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda.
- Finish: Long finish with a lasting orange beeswax note.
