Following on from the 5 year old expression released last year, this limited edition single malt release is the oldest age statement whisky that Lochlea distillery have filled to date! Crafted from 6 hand selected casks to match the age statement, a combination of Oloroso sherry butts and 1st fill bourbon barrels have been used to create this historic release. Launched a day before the Bard's birthday, bottled at 50% vol, without any additional colouring or chill filtration.
Nice transparency with the breakdown of casks used for this 6 year old Lochlea listed below.
Cask No. 250 - Oloroso Sherry butt
Cask No. 251 - Oloroso Sherry butt
Cask No. 252 - Oloroso Sherry butt
Cask No. 132 - First fill bourbon
Cask No. 135 - First fill bourbon
Cask No. 138 – First fill bourbon
Tasting Notes
Awards
Nose
Red grapes, figs, milk chocolate
Palate
Creamy panna cotta, malt biscuits, honey
Finish
Signature Lochlea cereal notes, a hint of lemon zest