The Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop is a unique whisky that stands out from its predecessors, highlighting the distillery's commitment to both tradition and innovation. This peated single malt whisky is the first to mature in ex-Islay barrels at the distillery, located on the grounds where the famous poet Robert Burns once stayed.
Lochlea Distillery, a family-owned farm distillery, grows its own barley, malts it on-site, and matures the whisky in its own warehouses. The Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop is the sixth release from the distillery and the fourth in their annual series of limited seasonal bottlings. This expression reflects the Winter season and the ploughing process on the farm, with a connection to Robert Burns, who lived and worked on the farm from 1777 to 1784.
Matured in a combination of ex-Islay whisky barrels and peated quarter casks, the Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop offers a warming, lightly peated character with notes of cooked apples, brazil nuts, boiled sweets, and lingering peat smoke throughout the palate. Bottled at 46% ABV, this whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured.
The nose of the Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop features stewed fruit, peat, Chanel No. 5, singed grass, and freshly sawn oak, while the palate offers traditional fruit sweets, apple tart, roasted nuts, and subtle peat influence.
This limited release celebrates the distillery's agricultural roots and the historical significance of the land. With its unique combination of ex-Islay barrels and peated quarter casks, the Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop delivers a distinctive and expertly crafted whisky experience.
The ABV of Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop is 46%.
There were 11,000 bottles produced of the Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop.
This whisky is unique due to its maturation in ex-Islay barrels and peated quarter casks, and its connection to Robert Burns, who lived and worked on the farm from 1777 to 1784.
Yes, the Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured.
The Lochlea Ploughing Edition 1st Crop is a testament to the distillery's dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Its unique maturation process and connection to Robert Burns add depth and historical significance to the tasting experience. This edition is perfect for whisky enthusiasts seeking a well-rounded, lightly peated single malt with a touch of tradition and a hint of innovation.
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