Lochlea Red Wine Cask 2026
Product details
| Management number | 253501018 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$40.00 | Model Number | 253501018 | ||
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Lochlea Red Wine Cask 2026 (Sangiovese Cask) is the second annual bottling in the limited edition Red Wine Cask series from the family-owned Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire, Scotland. Emphasizing the distillery's farm-to-cask ethos, this expression begins its maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels before undergoing an 18-month finishing period in ex-Sangiovese red wine casks sourced from Tuscany, Italy. Bottled without chill-filtration or added color, this lowlands single malt masterfully balances the distillery's creamy, fruit-forward house style with the gentle tannic structure and vibrant red berry depth of the Italian wine.
Food Pairing: Prosciutto and cured meats, aged Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, roasted duck breast, herb-crusted lamb chops, or dark chocolate with freeze-dried raspberries.
Tasting Notes : Deep coppery gold in appearance with a remarkably velvety, soft, and creamy mouthfeel.
Nose : Vibrant and fragrant with aromas of fresh red berries, crisp baked apples, sweet honey, milk chocolate, and a thread of gentle baking spice.
Palate : Creamy and well-rounded, opening with notes of toffee and fresh strawberry, which quickly evolve into deeper red berry flavors, milk chocolate, and a distinct nutty, almond-like richness.
Finish : Decent length and lightly drying, characterized by soft spices, clean oakiness, peppery warmth, and a gentle grippy tannin from the Sangiovese casks.
Serve : Serve neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate the balance of the wine finish, or add a few drops of water to open up the sweeter confectionary and fruit notes.
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