This is the first bottling (First Crop) of the 'Harvest Edition'. It is the second bottling in an annual series of limited bottlings, following Lochlea's 'Sowing Edition'. The whisky was aged in Port Hogsheads, Oloroso Sherry Butts and first-fill ex-Bourbon casks. Like all Lochlea whiskies, it is neither chill-filtered nor colored. The ash-gray and coral-red label reflects summer sunsets and the Ayrshire soil, which changes color to a deep red hue once the barley is harvested.
Lochlea Distillery is an independent single malt distillery based at Lochlea Farm in the heart of Ayrshire. Run by renowned former Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell, the family farm grows and harvests its own barley, ensuring complete traceability from field to bottle - the only stage of production not currently carried out on the farm is malting, although this will probably soon be the case. Historically, Lochlea is the only distillery where Robert Burns actually lived and worked on the farm from 1777 to 1784.
Nose: Cardhu Amber Rock is a single malt whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. Its unique combination of fruity and spicy notes offers a rich, complex nose, with aromas of baked apples, juicy pears and cinnamon.
Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals sweet flavors of honey and caramel, complemented by hints of vanilla and nuts. The texture is smooth and balanced, offering a harmonious and delicate taste experience.
Finish: The finish of Cardhu Amber Rock is long and smooth, leaving lingering notes of ripe fruit and toasty oak on the palate. This whisky will appeal to connoisseurs looking for a refined, elegant drink to enjoy on any occasion.
Nez : Le Glen Grant Moon 1993 dévoile des arômes riches et complexes de fruits mûrs, de vanille, de miel et de notes florales délicates. Bouche : En bouche, ce single malt offre une texture veloutée avec des saveurs de fruits tropicaux, de chêne, de caramel et de noix. Finish : La finale est longue, douce et équilibrée, laissant place à des notes de fruits secs et de miel.
Nose: Overall dry, vinous impression supported by spicy, woody notes. Seductive aromas of tart red berries, vanilla, a hint of wax. A little water softens the nose and relaxes the aroma, without much alteration.
Mouth: Ultra-unctuous, gourmet texture. Barley sugar, pinch of salt, suggestions of currant and crunchy grape. At reduced strength, it's not as tart, but still spicy; the sweetness is enhanced but the mouth-watering spicy heat remains.
Finish: Long and dry with pepper and mild spice. With milder water, now with a trace of fondant in the aftertaste.
Nose: Glen Deveron 10 Year Old offers aromas of green apple, vanilla and toffee, with hints of honey and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt reveals flavors of tropical fruit, oak and cinnamon, accompanied by notes of honey and nuts. Finish: The finish is smooth and lingering, with notes of vanilla and dried fruit that linger on the palate.
Nose: Strathisla Hart 10 Year Old CS reveals rich aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals notes of toffee, spice and dried fruit, with a touch of honey. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering flavors of fruit and grain on the palate.
Nose: Mortlach 16 Year Old reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, with a hint of smoke.
Mouthfeel: On the palate, this single malt from the Speyside region offers rich flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruit and spice, with a velvety texture and hints of oak.
Finish: The finish of Mortlach 16 Year Old is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of candied fruit and toffee on the palate. A complex, well-balanced whisky that will delight single malt enthusiasts.
