Family-owned Lochlea Distillery has announced its second annual Red Wine Cask release, offering a rich, fruit-forward take on modern Scotch. This showcase for the farm-to-cask distillery’s distinctive approach to cask management joins Lochlea’s core Single Estate range, launched last summer.
The Red Wine Cask series is an annual limited-edition inspired by the art of finishing mature spirit in carefully selected red wine casks, chosen from different wine-making regions. Each year introduces a distinct expression, shaped by the character of the wine casks chosen, with just a limited number of bottles available.
Each year introduces a distinct expression, shaped by the character of the wine casks chosen…
For Red Wine Cask 2026, Lochlea has taken whisky initially matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels and finished it in Sangiovese wine casks from Tuscany. The result is said to be a rich and velvety dram, offering layers of sweetness and complexity.
Bottled at 46% ABV, with natural colour and non-chill filtered, buyers can expect aromas of red berries, baked apples, and notes of honey with gentle spice, while the palate delivers abundant red berry and nutty flavours, leading to a finish defined by soft spice and a pleasant oakiness.
Lochlea is one of only two Scotch distilleries to grow its own barley on-site. Every stage of production is carried out at the distillery in Ayrshire. This end-to-end control ensures consistency, provenance and a distinctive house character – sweetness, spice and fruit-forward richness – across all its releases.
Lochlea Red Wine Cask 2026 will be available from specialist whisky retailers from May 28, priced at £55.
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The Macallan has opened its first domestic UK boutique inside Harrods, bringing one of Scotland’s most recognisable whisky names to the heart of Knightsbridge. The new retail space occupies the former Baccarat Bar location, adjacent to the Harrods Fine Wines & Spirits department, and marks a significant expansion of The Macallan’s presence in London. It…
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Family-owned Lochlea Distillery has announced its second annual Red Wine Cask release, offering a rich, fruit-forward take on modern Scotch. This showcase for the farm-to-cask distillery’s distinctive approach to cask management joins Lochlea’s core Single Estate range, launched last summer.
The Red Wine Cask series is an annual limited-edition inspired by the art of finishing mature spirit in carefully selected red wine casks, chosen from different wine-making regions. Each year introduces a distinct expression, shaped by the character of the wine casks chosen, with just a limited number of bottles available.
For Red Wine Cask 2026, Lochlea has taken whisky initially matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels and finished it in Sangiovese wine casks from Tuscany. The result is said to be a rich and velvety dram, offering layers of sweetness and complexity.
Bottled at 46% ABV, with natural colour and non-chill filtered, buyers can expect aromas of red berries, baked apples, and notes of honey with gentle spice, while the palate delivers abundant red berry and nutty flavours, leading to a finish defined by soft spice and a pleasant oakiness.
Lochlea is one of only two Scotch distilleries to grow its own barley on-site. Every stage of production is carried out at the distillery in Ayrshire. This end-to-end control ensures consistency, provenance and a distinctive house character – sweetness, spice and fruit-forward richness – across all its releases.
Lochlea Red Wine Cask 2026 will be available from specialist whisky retailers from May 28, priced at £55.
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Bourbon and barbering come together in a new collaboration that pairs Kentucky whiskey with contemporary men’s grooming. American bourbon brand Elijah Craig has partnered with premium barbering outfit Ruffians to create a limited-edition gift set, designed to appeal to men with an appreciation for both fine spirit and personal style. The Luxe Review attended the…
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The Macallan has opened its first domestic UK boutique inside Harrods, bringing one of Scotland’s most recognisable whisky names to the heart of Knightsbridge. The new retail space occupies the former Baccarat Bar location, adjacent to the Harrods Fine Wines & Spirits department, and marks a significant expansion of The Macallan’s presence in London. It…
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