Available from 23 January 2026, Lochlea Distillery has unveiled its oldest whisky release so far – a 7 Year Old Single Estate Single Malt, marking a significant milestone for the independent, family-run distillery in Ayrshire.
Grown, distilled and matured entirely on the Lochlea estate, this limited release reflects the distillery’s unwavering commitment to provenance, quality and full on-site maturation. Matured exclusively in seven hand-selected first-fill bourbon casks, all filled in 2018, the whisky showcases the natural evolution of Lochlea’s spirit as it gains depth, richness and complexity with age.
As the distillery’s oldest expression to date, the Lochlea 7 Year Old retains the house’s signature fruit-forward character, while offering a more expressive and layered profile. Each of the seven casks brings its own nuance, from tropical fruits and ripe peaches to vanilla custard, sweet pineapple tarts and creamy cereal notes, carefully married into a balanced and indulgent single malt.
Commenting on the release, Distillery Manager Darren McCormick said:
“Reaching seven years of maturation is a huge moment for us as a young distillery. These casks have been quietly resting in our warehouses since 2018, and the transformation over time has been incredible to watch. Our 7 Year Old is the richest, creamiest and most complex age statement we’ve released so far, yet it still carries that unmistakable Lochlea fruitiness.”
He added:
“Each of the seven hand-selected first-fill bourbon casks brings something different, from tropical fruits to buttery pastry notes. Marrying them together has created a whisky that feels both indulgent and beautifully balanced. We’re incredibly proud of this release and excited for people to taste how our spirit continues to mature and evolve.”
Bottled at 50% ABV, the whisky is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, preserving the purity and character of Lochlea’s single estate spirit.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Creamy and inviting, with stewed apples and gentle fruit sweetness
- Palate: Rich and creamy, tropical fruit, hints of apple and fresh oak
- Finish: Buttery pastry, cereal notes, warming spice and tart green apple
Cask breakdown
- Cask 99: Sweet pineapple tarts
- Cask 103: Sweet, creamy and fruity
- Cask 104: Juicy tropical fruits
- Cask 105: Icing sugar, oak and pear
- Cask 107: Oak, vanilla and custard
- Cask 108: Peaches, cereal and oak
- Cask 109: Apple, cereal and cream
The Lochlea 7 Year Old Single Estate Single Malt will be available from 23 January 2026, with an RRP of £90 (70cl). Stockists include specialist whisky retailers and independent merchants across the UK and international markets.
For more information and stockist details, visit www.lochleadistillery.com.
