Lochlea Our Barley Single Malt 700ml

Lochlea Our Barley – Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age

No age statement, but matured from select casks believed to hold spirit aged approximately 3 to 5 years, with a strong focus on depth and balance from varied cask finishes.

Distillery

Crafted at Lochlea Distillery, an independent, farm-based operation in the Lowlands of Scotland. The distillery is known for complete traceability, from barley grown on-site to maturation and bottling.

Region

Lowlands, Scotland — offering a light, grassy, and fruit-forward profile that reflects the clean, temperate air and fertile farmland of the region.

Cask Composition

A thoughtfully blended combination of:

• First-fill bourbon barrels for vanilla and caramel tones

• Oloroso sherry butts for richness and dried fruit character

• STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred) barriques for added spice, red fruit, and texture

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof). Non-chill filtered and natural color, preserving body and full flavor expression.

Description

Lochlea Our Barley is the distillery’s flagship expression, showcasing a balanced fusion of youthful vibrancy and cask-driven complexity. It highlights the farm’s own barley and a grain-to-glass philosophy, with a texture and depth uncommon in young single malts. A versatile Lowland dram that rewards close attention but remains accessible and clean.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Bright golden straw with a light natural sheen and medium legs.

Aroma

Pear drops, fresh orchard fruit, lemon zest, vanilla bean, and toasted cereal. A hint of grass and honeyed malt in the background.

Palate

Creamy and rounded: layers of golden syrup, baked apple, white pepper, shortbread, and macadamia nut. Light spice from the STR casks adds a gingered warmth.

Finish

Medium length and delicately warming: vanilla custard, soft oak spice, cereal grain, and faint herbal lift.

Accolades & Appeal

• A core expression embodying Lochlea’s field-to-bottle identity

• Celebrated for its approachability and layered complexity from creative cask use

• A Lowland whisky that bridges modern craftsmanship with traditional flavor purity

Summary

Lochlea Our Barley is a clean, bright, and subtly layered Lowland single malt bottled at 46% ABV. Crafted from a mix of bourbon, sherry, and STR casks, it offers orchard fruit, baking spice, and creamy malt — all built on a foundation of estate-grown barley. Ideal for those who appreciate thoughtful whisky with a transparent, grain-led origin.