Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition
Tasting notes
Annual seasonal release — vibrant, young, vibrant. Lochlea's seasonal expressions outperform the standard core.
Bright fruit, vanilla, oak, faint floral.
Fresh — orchard fruit, vanilla, soft oak.
Medium, clean, sweet.
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About Lochlea Distillery
Built on the Ayrshire farm where Robert Burns lived and worked from 1777 to 1784. The Burns connection is genuine — the farm is documented in his letters and poems — but the whisky stands on its own merit without leaning on literary tourism. Lochlea produces a Lowland single malt from barley grown on the same fields Burns once ploughed, matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry, and STR casks. The first releases (Our Barley, Harvest Edition, Fallow Edition) have been impressive: clean, fruity, and distinctly Lowland. The visitor experience includes the farm, the distillery, and the Burns connection.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition taste like?
Annual seasonal release — vibrant, young, vibrant. Lochlea's seasonal expressions outperform the standard core.
How much does Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition cost?
Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition is typically priced at around £55 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition?
Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition is bottled at 48% ABV.
What cask is Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition matured in?
Lochlea Distillery Sowing Edition is matured in Bourbon-led seasonal release casks.