Croftengea Lennox Peat 2018/2022 Murray McDavid 4 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Lennox is the old name for the land around Loch Lomond, and Murray McDavid has used it as the title for this young, heavily peated take on Croftengea – a whisky with no time for caution.

Expert's Description

Croftengea Lennox Peat 2018/2022 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in 2018 under Loch Lomond's heavily peated Croftengea profile and, after four years of maturation, was bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2022 under the name "Lennox Peat" – named after the historic term for the land surrounding the loch. Murray McDavid always bottles at a minimum of 46% with no added colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coastal smoke meets sweet lemon sponge and a hint of freshly baked bread.

Palate

Medicinal, fresh peat with orange blossom and a creamy sweetness that keeps the smoke in check.

Finish

Gentle malt, sea spray and a hint of smoky peach in the finish.

Specifications

Name: Croftengea Lennox Peat 2018/2022 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 4 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2022
EAN: 5060353303628
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Fresh

Did You Know?

"Lennox" is the historic name for the landscape surrounding Loch Lomond – a name that goes back several centuries and is still used in the area's history and heraldry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Croftengea Lennox Peat

What does the name Lennox Peat mean?

Lennox is the historic name for the land around Loch Lomond, and Peat refers to the whisky's heavily peated character.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes – as a young, powerful peated whisky from Murray McDavid it gives a direct, unfiltered experience of Croftengea's smoky style.

Why is the whisky only 4 years old?

Murray McDavid chose to bottle it young to preserve the peat's freshness and intensity before it softens with more time.

Should water be added?

It can be enjoyed neat, but a few drops of water can soften the smoke and highlight the citrus and malt notes.

Is it chill-filtered?

No, Murray McDavid always bottles without chill filtration and without added colouring.

Who is Murray McDavid?

An independent Scottish bottler known since the 1990s for insisting on a minimum strength of 46% and no added colouring.