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Lochlea has
introduced its first permanent core
range of single malts, three distinctive
expressions—Lochlea Orchard & Oak,
Lochlea Dark Briar, and Lochlea Smoke
without Fire.
Lochlea, the
farm-to-cask distillery located in the
heart of Ayrshire, has introduced its
first permanent core range of single
malts, joining the much-acclaimed Our
Barley within the Lochlea Single Estate
Range.
Building on the success of its
limited-edition seasonal releases, this
new collection marks a major milestone
in Lochlea’s story. For the first time,
whisky enthusiasts will be able to enjoy
what they say is a flavour-packed,
distinctive line-up—crafted entirely
on-site from field to cask—available on
a permanent basis from this autumn.
Lochlea’s new core range introduces
three distinctive expressions—Lochlea
Orchard & Oak, Lochlea Dark Briar, and
Lochlea Smoke without Fire—standing
alongside the much-loved Our Barley.
Each expression in the range is produced
using 100% barley grown on Lochlea Farm,
before being matured and blended at the
distillery itself. The result is a
collection that not only showcases
Lochlea’s Ayrshire provenance but also
reflects its founding values of
transparency, sustainability, and
uncompromising quality since its
establishment in 2017.
Lochlea’s master blender Jill Boyd said:
"Our new Single Estate Range marks a
shift from our limited, seasonal
releases - reflecting both the growing
maturity of our stock, our confidence in
the distillery and our ability to
continue to create consistent, beautiful
spirit all onsite here. With access to a
wide variety of mature stocks and the
cask consistency needed to create a full
core series, now felt like the ideal
time to embrace the opportunity to put
this range together. We aim to root each
whisky in the character and creativity
of our earlier seasonal expressions, but
designed to offer something a little
more: classic much-loved whisky styles
with a distinctive Lochlea twist – on a
permanent basis.
"These components aim to provide
structure and variety, while the Lochlea
character, fruit-forward with a delicate
ribbon of cereal, runs through each
expression. The introduction of our
three new core expressions to stand
alongside Our Barley helps creates a
rounder collection of whiskies,
individually compelling, yet
unmistakably part of the same family. We
hope people will enjoy exploring every
dram across the range!"
Lochlea Orchard & Oak was matured in a
combination of first-fill Bourbon,
Virgin American Oak, and Calvados casks.
Botlled 46% and non-chill filtered it is
described as a bright, fruit-driven
single malt with a grassy freshness and
layered sweetness.
Lochlea Dark Briar was matured in a
combination of Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso
sherry butts, and Port casks. Bottled at
46% and non-chill filtered it is
described as a bold and indulgent
expression, matured in rich fortified
wine casks for depth and complexity.
Lochlea Smoke Without Fire was matured
in a combination of ex-peated refill
Bourbon barrels and red wine casks.
Bottled at 46% and non-chill filtered it
is described as a delicately peated
whisky that balances subtle smoke with
fruit and floral elegance.
You will soon find (September 4th)
Lochlea Orchard & Oak, Lochlea Dark
Briar, and Lochlea Smoke without Fire
available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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