Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 59,2%

From a farm where Scotland's national poet once walked behind the plough comes a rare single cask at full strength.

Expert description

Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024 after 5 years of maturation at cask strength 59.2%, selected by independent bottler Adelphi Selection. The whisky comes from Lochlea, an independent, family-owned farm distillery in Ayrshire in the Lowlands, which has been distilling single malt whisky since 2018. The farm has a long agricultural history — between 1777 and 1784, Scotland's national poet Robert Burns lived here and worked the land. The McGeoch family ran a dairy operation until 2014, when they decided to convert the farm into a distillery instead. The buildings have been repurposed from their original use: the former piggery, byre and midden now house mashing, fermentation and distillation, while the old cattle sheds serve as warehouses. The barley for the whisky is grown on the distillery's own 222 acres.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers grain, honey and a hint of fresh fruit.

Palate

The palate is powerful with malt, caramel and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and grainy.

Specifications

Name: Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 år Single Highland Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lochlea
Region/Country: Ayrshire, Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 59.2%
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2024
Bottler: Adelphi Selection

Flavour profile

Grainy · Powerful · Spicy · Warm

Investment potential

Medium — a rare single cask at full strength from one of Scotland's most talked-about new farm distilleries, selected by a respected independent bottler.

Did you know?

Scotland's national poet Robert Burns lived and worked at Lochlea Farm between 1777 and 1784 — over 200 years before the same land became home to a modern whisky distillery.

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Frequently asked questions about Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 år Single Highland Malt Whisky

What's the connection between Lochlea and Robert Burns?

Scotland's national poet Robert Burns lived and worked at Lochlea Farm between 1777 and 1784, long before the farm was converted into a whisky distillery in 2018.

What does it mean that the whisky is a 'single estate' product?

The barley for the whisky is grown on the distillery's own land in Ayrshire, providing full traceability of the raw materials from field to bottle.

How is Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 år Single Highland Malt Whisky best served?

In a nosing glass with plenty of water added to tame the high cask strength.

How should Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 59,2% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 59,2% a good gift idea?

Yes, Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 59,2% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

What food pairs well with Lochlea 2018/2024 Adelphi Selection 5 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 59,2%?

Good with dark chocolate, aged cheese or nuts, all of which match the whisky's body without overpowering it.