Lochlea Distillery

Lochlea Single Estate: Red Wine Cask

ABV: 46% 70 cL

The red wine cask release is an annual release inspired by the finishing of the mature spirit in red wine casks. Each read will bring a different a expression of red wine, inspired by the casks that compliment Lochlea's style. For the first release, this whisky was matured in first fill Bourbon barrels, then finished in carefully selected Grenache casks.

The result is a bright, fruit-forward whisky bursting with summer berries, strawberry shortcake, and sweet vanilla, finishing with spiced biscuits and rich oak. This first edition sets the tone for a vibrant and evolving series of red wine cask finishes. 

Bottled without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. 

Nose

Bright fresh pink berries,. sweet and floral, some oak and tannins

Palate

Fresh juicy red fruits, particularly berries and cherries, sweet vanilla and almond flavours like a strawberry shortcake.

Finish

Finishing with rich oak, cereal, tannins and spiced biscuits.

£55.00

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Lowlands
Distillery Lochlea
Cask type First Fill Bourbon Barrels & First Fill Grenache Hogshead Finish
Outrun 5,000 Bottles
Whisky type Single Malt

Located on a family-run farm in Ayrshire, Scotland, on land once farmed by poet Robert Burns, Lochlea Distillery is an independent distillery founded in 2018. The distillery grows, malts, distils, and matures its own barley entirely on-site, embracing complete control over every stage of production. Lochlea produces a Lowland-style single malt known for its smooth, approachable character, with flavours of apple, pear, cereal, and gentle spice.