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Review: Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2 5 Year Old

If you enjoy the flavors of Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2 or other Lochlea expressions, it can certainly be a great introduction to scotch.

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9
$81
  • Ed Leigh is the founder of TopWhiskies.com and an expert in independent bottlers.
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Tasting Notes

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Lochlea’s Cask Strength Batch 2 is a single malt scotch whisky from this independent, family-owned farm and distillery. It’s a limited edition annual release, and this batch is drawn from Oloroso, STR and PX casks, bottled at 60% without chill filtration or added colour. Sampled at the presented cask strength, but adding a few drops of water would be entirely allowed.
Appearance:
Dark amber, almost loose-leaf tea, with a red hue. Thick and oily in the glass with prominent legs.
Nose:
Full of dark sherried fruits with raisins, prunes and figs. Further berry notes of cranberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants. Old leather and dark oak, like a well-oiled dining table. A sweet malt character is followed by wood spice.
Palate:
Medium to full mouthfeel. Those dark sherried fruits are again prominent, plenty of raisins, prunes and figs. Red plums and red apple. Dark rich caramel. There is some heat, unsurprising at 60% but, even at this high proof, the alcohol is well integrated.
Finish:
Medium to long finish. Rich sherried fruits continue through from the nose and palate. Spice and a touch of vibrant heat. Sherry sweetness evolves into a savoury malt character towards the finale, but it’s the fruit that lingers longest.
Comments:
An exciting whisky from an emerging, independent, distillery. Heavily sherried packing plenty of fruit. Big, bold and flavoursome.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

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