LochleaSowingEditionSecondCropSingleMaltScotchWhisky(700ml)

Sans Thirty minutes drive south from Glasgow, nestled in the heart of Ayrshire is a newindependentfamily-owned distillery â€?now a rare thing in the Scotch whisky industry. Named Lochlea and distilling since 2018, their approach is small-batch, innovative and flexible without the constraints of a large corporate structure.Barley is grown on the farm and an on-site water source is employed, so there’s full traceability over production. The venture recently kicked off a series of limited edition bottlings under the label, ‘Sowing Edition First Cropâ€? focusing on the growing of barley. This particular expression represents Spring when the barley seeds are sown. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, it’s a pretty, Summery whisky with light to medium-weight aromas and flavours of semi-ripe apples, pear eaux de vie and background notes of beeswax, vanilla and dark chocolate. Balancing oak and spices keep the finish fresh and crisp. A bit like ‘Linkwood liteâ€? Young but already appealing. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.