Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3 – 59,8%

The independent farm distillery Lochlea presents a cask-strength replenishment made from 100 per cent of its own barley – and a premiere from its flavour library.

In this year’s Lochlea Cask Strength Batch #3, luscious Oloroso sherry meets characteristic Islay peat. The novel combination for the Lowland distillery is also a significant milestone for Jill Boyd, Lochlea’s Master Blender, who joined the team at the end of 2024 and led the selection and composition of Cask Strength Batch 3 from start to finish.

The result is a single malt that, at 59.8% vol. Fullness and depth combined with a surprising smoky note. A multi-faceted bouquet of ripe, red fruits and spicy BBQ smoke is followed by full-bodied notes of cherries and dark molasses, accompanied by warming ginger cake, roasted rye and wood smoke. The long, layered finish lingers with baking spices, savoury smoke and oak tannins mingling with delicate floral notes of red roses, creating a bold reinterpretation of the signature Lochlea style.