This is the first single malt cask strength whisky in the Lochlea distillery's standard range. It was created by Distillery Manager and Master Blender John Campbell (ex Laphroaig), who took up his post in November 2021. Two different types of cask are used: First fill ex-Bourbon and ex-sherry Oloroso casks. The use of these casks gives 'Lochlea cask Strength' additional, powerful aromas of vanilla, caramel, flowers and dried fruit compared to the standard version. The result is a deep, round flavor profile. The product undergoes no coloring or cold filtering.
Producer Lochlea Distillerie
Brand Cask Strength
Origin Scotland / Lowlands
Barley(S) provenance and type Undisclosed
Tourbage 0 ppm
Maturation(s) First fill ex-.Bourbon and Oloroso sherry
Nose: Teacher's whisky offers aromas of honey, cereal and sweet fruit, with a hint of smoke. Mouth: On the palate, there are notes of vanilla, caramel, black pepper and dried fruit, for a richly flavored experience. Finish: The finish is soft and warm, with lingering notes of fruit and spice. A well-balanced, enjoyable whisky.
Nose: Introducing itself with a balanced blast of smoke, brine, and sweet oak spice; this batch strength expression of Sound of Sleat has subtle tones of fragrant tobacco, orange barley sugar and touches of apricot and seaweed behind the peat reek.
Palate: A big but elegant whisky: zesty oak spice, bonfire embers and a waxy mouthfeel combine with hints of sweet vanilla, white pepper and a little whiff of oriental smoke.
Finish: Long and elegant with a youthful fiery spirit kick; the lingering well-knit structure comes through in abundance to give spice, capsicum and more than a little coastal nod that leaves you in no two minds of its island origins.
