Croftengea 10 year old Loch Lomond Heavily Peated Coopers Choice Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

A refill cask from 2006 sat quietly maturing while the world outside changed. When it was finally tapped in 2016, it turned out to hold one of the most ash-laden, smoky expressions of Croftengea you can find.

Expert's Description

Croftengea 2006/2016 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill cask and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2006 under Loch Lomond's heavily peated Croftengea profile and rested in a single refill cask until being bottled in 2016 by independent bottler Cooper's Choice. Only 725 bottles were filled from this one cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich and heavy with plums, figs and dates – no smoke on the nose.

Palate

Smoke and ashy tobacco meet milk chocolate, smoked meat and oily malt, with a touch of pink peppercorn and sweet toffee.

Finish

Short but sweet finish that dries out with cracked peppercorns and a lingering hint of bonfire embers.

Specifications

Name: Croftengea 2006/2016 Heavily Peated Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Bottler: Cooper's Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill cask
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2016
Number of bottles: 725
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium – with only 725 bottles from a single cask and ten years of age, this release is already scarce and sought after among collectors of peated independent bottlings.

Did You Know?

Croftengea is named after an old farm close to Loch Lomond Distillery and is used solely as the name for the distillery's heavily peated single malt style.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Croftengea 2006/2016

What defines this Croftengea release?

It comes from a single refill cask, distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2016 by Cooper's Choice, with only 725 bottles in total.

Is it worth it?

Yes – the limited quantity and the age make it a rare chance to experience the distillery's peated style from a single, unique cask.

How does Croftengea compare to other peated whiskies?

It has an ashy, smoky character with notes of smoked meat and tobacco, setting it apart from the more medicinal Islay style.

Should water be added?

It can be enjoyed neat, but a few drops of water can soften the smoke and bring out the sweetness.

How many bottles exist of this release?

Only 725 bottles were filled from this single cask.

Who is Cooper's Choice?

An independent Scottish bottler that has specialised in single-cask releases from Scotland's most interesting distilleries since 1992.