Lochlea Our Barley Scotch Whisky
Lochlea Our Barley is the flagship 92-proof (46% ABV), 700mL Lowland single malt Scotch whisky — the distillery's core expression, made entirely from barley grown on Lochlea Farm in Ayrshire. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, Oloroso sherry butts, and STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred) Rioja wine barriques, then bottled non-chill filtered with no added color, it's the definitive statement of the farm-distillery style: cereal, orchard fruit, and spice in perfect balance. Order your bottle online at Del Mesa Liquor for fast San Diego delivery or pickup.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof / 46% ABV
- Size: 700mL
- Age: no age statement; distillery's flagship core expression (launched 2022)
- Origin: Lochlea Farm, Ayrshire, Scotland — single-estate barley, distilled and matured on site
- Production: first-fill bourbon barrels + Oloroso sherry butts + STR barriques (ex-Rioja); slow fermentation, non-chill filtered, natural color; John Campbell, production director
The Flagship of the Farm
When former Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell joined Lochlea as production director, his first full creation was Our Barley — the whisky meant to define the distillery for decades. Everything about it is estate-driven: barley from the family farm's own fields, water from the limestone aquifer below the steading, a slow fermentation for maximum copper contact, and three cask styles chosen to frame rather than mask the spirit. The result converted skeptics who thought Lowland whisky had to be light and forgettable. Shop all Lochlea releases and explore more Scotch whisky.
Tasting Notes
The nose is pear syrup, fruit bonbons, warm cut grass, and marmalade — bright and inviting. The palate brings golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, and a curious lift of cream soda. The finish is long and elegant, with a lasting orange-beeswax note that has become Lochlea's signature.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to catch the full arc from orchard fruit to beeswax, or as a highball with good soda for a refreshing long drink. Pairs beautifully with creamy cheeses and spiced desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Our Barley" mean?
It's literal — Lochlea grows its own barley on Lochlea Farm, one of very few Scottish distilleries to take a true field-to-bottle approach.
What are STR casks?
Shaved, Toasted, and Re-charred barriques — in this case ex-Rioja wine casks given new life to add dried-fruit depth and spice.
Is it chill filtered or colored?
Neither — bottled at 46% non-chill filtered with no added coloring.
The Lowland malt that made believers out of skeptics — buy Lochlea Our Barley online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.