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Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Third Crop), 46%

Price: 75 Issue: Summer 2024 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Single Malt Scotch

This final seasonal release in the three-year series was fully matured in 200-liter peated Islay casks. The nose is cereal-led, with warm bread, vanilla, lemon, green apple, toffee, and subtle spices. Sweet lemon, vanilla, malt, shortbread, and cracked black pepper on first sip, backed by nuttiness, smoked meat, and peat smoke. Dried orchard fruit, vanilla, and peat smoke round out the finish. (Release date: 3/25)