Lochlea
unveils Second Crop of Harvest Edition
single malt whisky.
 Farm-to-cask
Lowland distillery Lochlea in
Ayrshire has unveiled its Second Crop,
or batch, of its seasonal release: the
Harvest Edition.
These distinctive seasonal
small batch releases of single malt
whisky from Lochlea splendidly captures its
signature essence throughout the year,
with each passing season commemorated by
the utilisation of various cask types
for the maturation process.
Presenting the latest creation - the
Lochlea Harvest Edition Second Crop - a
meticulous fusion of carefully chosen
Tawny and Ruby Port casks, STR barriques,
and first-fill Bourbon barrels which harmonise
to introduce a unique dimension to the
Lochlea house style.
Production Director John Campbell said:
"As a working farm, these expressions
tie in to reflect our farming calendar
here at Lochlea.
"For this year’s Harvest Edition Second
Crop we have incorporated a much higher
proportion of Port casks as the spirit
is another year older and we felt that
it could stand up to the richness and
intensity these casks add. This has
really helped to enhance the whisky’s
creaminess, whilst also introducing a
delightful peppery, floral spice that
the spirit gets from the STR barriques.
"We are really proud of this release,
which has been inspired by the end of
summer, when our golden barley is
harvested and eventually used for the
next year’s production."
Lochlea’s seasonal releases are as
follows:
- Harvest
Edition: inspired by the annual
harvest on the farm.
- Fallow
Edition: reflects the season of
autumn on the farm when the fields
are left fallow to rest after a busy
harvest.
- Ploughing
Edition: released in winter when the
fields are ploughed in preparation
for spring.
- Sowing
Edition: inspired by spring when the
seed if sown for the year’s barley
crop.
Just like all of Lochlea's whisky
offerings, the Harvest Edition Second
Crop remains untouched by chill
filtration. Bottled at an 46% ABV,
matching its predecessor, the Harvest
Edition First Crop, this intentional
parity allows enthusiasts to intricately
compare and contrast the annual
releases.
Beyond these exclusive seasonal
editions, Lochlea boasts a constant
whisky expression that graces palates
all year round - Lochlea Our Barley.
This unpeated single malt matures in a
triad of distinct casks: first-fill
ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry casks, and
STR barriques. These diverse cask
influences contribute layers of depth to
the whisky's flavour profile. Launched
in July 2022, Our Barley has garnered
significant praise as a splendid
representation of a young, non-age
statement (NAS) Lowlands whisky.
Notably, it is entirely crafted from the
distillery's own in-house cultivated
barley.
The Lochlea Harvest Edition Second Crop
with a RRP of £51.60 and Lochlea Our
Barley will be available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Master of Malt
and
Hard To Find Whisky
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