In this 2023 edition, they have used 100% ex-Bourbon 1st fill casks, stored at the top of their warehouses. The heat, faster maturation and older distillate combine to give a result and a nice improvement on last year's edition.
Lochlea Distillery is an independent single malt distillery based at Lochlea Farm in the heart of Ayrshire. Run by renowned and 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: Smoky vanilla, caramel and sweet toffee flavors enhanced by peat smoke, coconut and slivered almonds. The earthy smoke harmonizes beautifully with notes of citrus, lemon meringue pie and succulent grilled meat.
Mouth: Citrus, smoke and obvious minerality followed by a burnt oak flavor. Toffee, vanilla, earthy smoke and fruity notes of pear, gooseberry and green apple. Roasted coffee, a hint of clove, nutmeg and heather honey.
Finish: Butterscotch, vanilla and earthy peat smoke typical of Octomore with salty sea spray, burnt heather and broom flowers.
Nose: Aromas of allspice, praline and orange, in harmony with deep notes of Sherry Oloroso.
Mouth: Orange, black cherries, dried fruit and ginger. Bitter notes of dark chocolate, enriched by lingering Sherry and oak notes. Full-bodied and creamy.
Finish: robust and long, with bittersweet notes of exotic spices, dark chocolate and oak.
Nose: Blend brand White Horse n.a. is a Scotch whisky from different regions of Scotland. With its 40% alcohol content, this single malt releases complex, subtle aromas on first tasting.
Taste: On the palate, this whisky seduces with its silky texture and delicate notes of cereal, dried fruit and honey. Its rich, balanced flavor makes it a spirit appreciated by whisky lovers the world over.
Finish: The finish of White Horse n.a. is long and warm, leaving lightly smoky and spicy notes on the palate. This quality whisky will delight the most demanding palates and satisfy single malt lovers in search of new taste sensations.
Nose: Glenmorangie Nectar 16 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of honey, citrus and vanilla, with a delicate touch of dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals indulgent flavors of toffee, roasted hazelnuts and candied fruit, with a creamy, silky texture. Finish: The finish of Glenmorangie Nectar 16 Year Old is long and smooth, letting notes of honey, chocolate and spice mingle harmoniously on the palate.
Deep garnet-red color. Blackberry, Morello cherry and chocolate notes on the nose. On the palate, powerful fruit aromas harmonize with mineral notes. Full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a harmonious finish.
Nose: Sweet red apple, pear, marzipan and elegant vanilla notes.
Mouth: Vanilla beans, orchard fruit and almond oil.
Finish: Medium-length with a raisin note (pinewood).