Ayrshire-based Lochlea distillery has launched its first-ever single malt whisky matured in stout beer casks. This UK-exclusive promises a unique flavour profile born from a creative collaboration with Glasgow’s craft brewery, Overtone.
The journey of this expression began with Lochlea’s signature single malt, Our Barley, which was initially matured in a mix of ex-bourbon, STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred), and oloroso sherry casks.
The liquid was then transferred into casks that had been loaned to Overtone Brewery, where they were used to mature a robust stout beer. After seasoning the casks for several months, the barrels were returned to Lochlea, ready to impart their rich stout character to the whisky.
This UK-exclusive release promises a unique flavour profile…
Non-chill filtered and bottled at 52% ABV, the resulting single malt blends the floral, fruity notes of Lochlea’s Lowland spirit with the deep, roasted characteristics of Overtone’s stout. On the nose, expect all-butter shortbread, tropical fruit, and macadamia nuts, with sweet toffee and toasted barley on the palate.
Says Emma Kirk, Trade Sales Manager at Lochlea: “As an independent distillery, we have the freedom to experiment and create unique expressions. Partnering with Overtone Brewery was a natural fit, and the result of aging Our Barley in stout-seasoned casks is a whisky we are immensely proud of…”
Lochlea Stout Cask Finish whisky is available at select specialist retailers across the UK, priced at £59.99.
The Whisky Exchange has dropped three new exclusive bottlings to mark the start of 2026, spanning Scotch whisky, American bourbon and Jamaican rum. The limited collection comprises an experimental single-cask Torabhaig from the Isle of Skye, a punchy single-barrel bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company, and a sherry-cask-aged Hampden Estate rum that leans fully into the…
Just in time for Burns Night, Orkney-based Highland Park has announced a limited-edition cask strength single malt whisky. The new release, Cask Strength: Heather, is made using 100 per cent Orkney peat-smoked barley, with peat sourced responsibly from Hobbister Moor, just a few miles from the distillery. Given Orkney’s northern latitude, trees struggle to grow,…
January may feel long and grey, but one undoubted bright spot is Burns Night, the annual celebration held on January 25, marking the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. For whisky lovers, it’s one of the most convivial fixtures of the year: a night where poetry, food and Scotland’s greatest export meet in cheerful,…
The Luxe Review 
Ayrshire-based Lochlea distillery has launched its first-ever single malt whisky matured in stout beer casks. This UK-exclusive promises a unique flavour profile born from a creative collaboration with Glasgow’s craft brewery, Overtone.
The journey of this expression began with Lochlea’s signature single malt, Our Barley, which was initially matured in a mix of ex-bourbon, STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred), and oloroso sherry casks.
The liquid was then transferred into casks that had been loaned to Overtone Brewery, where they were used to mature a robust stout beer. After seasoning the casks for several months, the barrels were returned to Lochlea, ready to impart their rich stout character to the whisky.
Non-chill filtered and bottled at 52% ABV, the resulting single malt blends the floral, fruity notes of Lochlea’s Lowland spirit with the deep, roasted characteristics of Overtone’s stout. On the nose, expect all-butter shortbread, tropical fruit, and macadamia nuts, with sweet toffee and toasted barley on the palate.
Says Emma Kirk, Trade Sales Manager at Lochlea: “As an independent distillery, we have the freedom to experiment and create unique expressions. Partnering with Overtone Brewery was a natural fit, and the result of aging Our Barley in stout-seasoned casks is a whisky we are immensely proud of…”
Lochlea Stout Cask Finish whisky is available at select specialist retailers across the UK, priced at £59.99.
Drink in 2026 with these Jamaican sherried rum, peated whisky, and high-strength bourbon exclusives
The Whisky Exchange has dropped three new exclusive bottlings to mark the start of 2026, spanning Scotch whisky, American bourbon and Jamaican rum. The limited collection comprises an experimental single-cask Torabhaig from the Isle of Skye, a punchy single-barrel bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company, and a sherry-cask-aged Hampden Estate rum that leans fully into the…
New Cask Strength Highland Park whisky puts Orkney heather front and centre
Just in time for Burns Night, Orkney-based Highland Park has announced a limited-edition cask strength single malt whisky. The new release, Cask Strength: Heather, is made using 100 per cent Orkney peat-smoked barley, with peat sourced responsibly from Hobbister Moor, just a few miles from the distillery. Given Orkney’s northern latitude, trees struggle to grow,…
Toasting the Bard: Where to eat, drink and celebrate Burns Night 2026
January may feel long and grey, but one undoubted bright spot is Burns Night, the annual celebration held on January 25, marking the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. For whisky lovers, it’s one of the most convivial fixtures of the year: a night where poetry, food and Scotland’s greatest export meet in cheerful,…
Share this: