Lochlea 2018/2023 5 Years Old Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is one of them.

Expert's description

Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in first-fill bourbon- og sherryfade (5 udvalgte fade) and bottled at 50%.

The whisky comes straight from Lochlea's own warehouse and belongs to the Limited Edition series.

It was distilled 2018 and bottled 2023, giving it 5 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers green apples, fresh barley and sherry toffee.

Palate

On the tongue you find green apples, sherry toffee and dark chocolate.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and warm, with stewed plums and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Lochlea
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Bourbon- og Sherryfade (5 udvalgte fade)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2023
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5065008253310

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Did you know?

Lochlea Farm is where the poet Robert Burns worked as a farmer from 1777 to 1784, and the distillery takes its name directly from the farm.

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Frequently asked questions about Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

What does Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% taste like?

The aroma offers green apples, fresh barley and sherry toffee. On the tongue you find green apples, sherry toffee and dark chocolate. The aftertaste is long and warm, with stewed plums and vanilla.

What role does the cask play in Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%?

The cask, first-fill bourbon- og sherryfade (5 udvalgte fade), leaves a clear mark on the character and gives Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% a depth a neutral cask could never provide.

What is the best glass for Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%?

Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help at higher cask strength.

What defines Lochlea?

Lochlea is a working farm distillery, growing the barley for its whisky in its own fields, a rare setup among Scottish distilleries.

Does Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a solid choice as a gift for a whisky enthusiast, thanks especially to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% be stored?

Lochlea 2018/2023 5 år Limited Edition Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% keeps best standing or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle retains its quality for several years if stored correctly.