Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lowland Single Malt | 46% ABV | 92 Proof | 700mL | South Ayrshire, Scotland | Limited Release | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop celebrates the annual barley harvest at Lochlea Farm in South Ayrshire. Released in 2024 as the third and final Harvest bottling in the distillery’s seasonal trilogy, it uses home-grown Laureate barley to connect the whisky with the working farm behind it.

The maturation combines refill bourbon barrels and Port hogsheads, alongside a single Oloroso sherry butt. This cask recipe gives the expression a rich, dessert-like character, bringing together bright fruit, creamy sweetness and a savoury touch of spice.

Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added colour, Third Crop offers notes of strawberry jam, clotted cream, baked apple pie and white chocolate. Cracked black pepper balances the sweetness on the finish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright red grapes, strawberry jam and clotted cream.

• Palate: Baked apple pie and white chocolate, with a rich, creamy sweetness.

• Finish: Balanced sweetness gives way to savoury cracked black pepper.

What Makes It Special

• Final Harvest release: Completes the three-part Harvest Edition series.

• Farm-grown barley: Made using Laureate barley cultivated at Lochlea Farm.

• Distinctive cask combination: Refill bourbon barrels, Port hogsheads and an Oloroso sherry butt shape the profile.

• Dessert-style character: Red fruit, cream and baked apple notes meet a peppery finish.

• Non-chill filtered: Bottled without chill filtration.

• Natural colour: No colouring is added.

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass to explore the fruit and cream aromas. Add a few drops of water gradually, or try a large ice cube for a cooler serve.

For a pairing, consider apple tart, shortbread or a small piece of white chocolate to complement the whisky’s dessert notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does “Third Crop” mean on Lochlea Harvest Edition?
Third Crop identifies the third and final Harvest Edition release, launched in 2024 as part of Lochlea’s seasonal series. It refers to the release sequence rather than a three-year age statement.

2. What casks are used for Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop?
The whisky combines double maturation in refill bourbon barrels and Port hogsheads with whisky from a single Oloroso sherry butt.

3. What does Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop taste like?
Expect strawberry jam, red grapes and clotted cream on the nose, followed by baked apple pie and white chocolate on the palate. Cracked black pepper provides a savoury counterpoint on the finish.

4. How should I drink Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop?
Start neat, then try a few drops of water to explore how the aromas change. Serving it over a large ice cube is another option if you prefer whisky chilled.

5. Where can I buy Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
You can purchase Lochlea Harvest Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap.