Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 2 is a single malt Scotch whisky from Lochlea, an independent, family-owned farm and distillery. It is released as a limited annual edition. The whisky is matured in a combination of 60% ex–Pedro Ximénez casks, 28% ex–oloroso casks and 12% STR barriques, then bottled at 60% ABV without chill filtration or added color. It typically retails for around $108.
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.
