Description
Lochlea Dark Briar Single Estate Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a characterful bottling from the independent Lochlea Distillery, which is located in the Lowlands of Scotland and is known for its handcrafted whiskies made from its own barley. As a single estate whisky, all of the barley comes from the distillery’s own fields, which gives the product a special authenticity and traceability. Bottled with an alcohol content of 46% vol., this edition is presented at a perfectly balanced drinking strength.
It was matured in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks, Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks and port wine casks, giving the whisky exceptional depth and a complex spectrum of flavours. While the Oloroso casks contribute nutty and spicy notes, PX casks provide sweet dried fruits and port casks add fruity, berry accents. The Dark Briar has not been chill-filtered and has been bottled without colouring, so that it impresses in its pure, natural form. It therefore epitomises the modern Lowland style with a clear Lochlea Distillery signature.
Tasting NoteColour: Natural gold with copper reflections.
Nose: Rich and sweet, with notes of red fruits, vanilla caramel, sweet candy and fresh baking spices.
Flavour: Strong, full-bodied and juicy, with aromas of cherries, sweet plums, warming tannins and ginger cake.
Finish: Langs, rich and harmonious, with velvety tannins and subtle spice notes.
Lochlea Dark Briar unfolds its full strength on its own at room temperature, but is also suitable for a wide range of combinations. It is an excellent accompaniment to mature hard cheeses such as Manchego or Cheddar, braised beef or game dishes and elegantly rounds off desserts with dark chocolate or berries. It can also be used in fine whisky cocktails, such as a Rob Roy or a Boulevardier, where its sherry and port cask flavours lend particular depth. As part of a whisky tasting, it impressively demonstrates the innovative character of Lochlea Distillery.
