Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lowland Single Malt | 46% ABV | 92 Proof | 700mL | Ayrshire, Scotland | First-Fill Bourbon Casks | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky captures the fresh, floral character of spring on Lochlea Farm. Released in 2024, it is the third and final Sowing installment in the distillery’s seasonal trilogy. Its name celebrates the planting of barley seeds for the coming harvest.

Made with barley grown on Lochlea Farm, this single malt matures entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. The whisky received nine months more maturation than the casks selected for Sowing Edition Second Crop, offering another stage in the development of Lochlea’s spirit.

Almond and rose-petal aromas lead into apple blossom, crisp pear and white pepper. A gentle finish of warm straw and freshly cut grass reinforces its fresh, pastoral character. Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added coloring, Third Crop offers a distinctive expression of Lochlea’s fruit-and-floral style.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Almonds and delicate rose petals.

• Palate: Apple blossom and crisp pear, supported by a touch of white pepper.

• Finish: Gentle grassy notes with warm straw and hay.

What Makes It Special

• Final Sowing release: Completes the three-part Sowing sequence within Lochlea’s seasonal collection.

• Farm-grown barley: Made using barley grown on Lochlea Farm.

• Entirely bourbon-cask matured: Uses 100% first-fill ex-bourbon barrels.

• Additional maturation: The selected casks matured nine months longer than those used for Second Crop.

• Fresh floral profile: Almond, rose petals and orchard fruit distinguish this spring-inspired expression.

• Non-chill filtered: Bottled without chill filtration.

• Natural color: No added coloring.

How to Enjoy

Begin neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass to explore the almond, floral and orchard-fruit aromas. Add a few drops of water according to preference, tasting as you go.

For a complementary food pairing, try mild goat cheese, almond shortbread or a pear tart. These suggestions echo the whisky’s nutty and fresh-fruit notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does “Third Crop” mean in Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop?
   It identifies the third and final Sowing release in Lochlea’s seasonal trilogy. It refers to the release sequence, rather than a three-year age statement.

2. What casks are used for Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop?
   It is matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. This cask selection highlights Lochlea’s fresh fruit and floral character.

3. Is Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop peated?
   No. It uses Lochlea’s unpeated spirit and first-fill bourbon barrels, with a profile centered on flowers, orchard fruit and gentle grassy notes.

4. How is Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop different from Second Crop?
   Both use first-fill bourbon barrels, but Third Crop’s selected casks received nine months more maturation. Third Crop’s published tasting notes emphasize almonds, rose petals, apple blossom, crisp pear and white pepper.

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