Lochlea Distillery has announced the release of new whisky Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Third Crop). The expression is the final in the three-year seasonal release series which began with First Crop in 2023.

Each 'crop' is represented by a collection of four whiskies: Sowing Edition, Harvest Edition, Fallow Edition, and Ploughing Edition. The latter is released in winter, when the fields of the distillery's farm are ploughed ahead of the next sowing season.

Lochlea says the latest release is its "smokiest whisky yet", having been matured exclusively in ex-Islay whisky casks. Tasting notes provided by the distillery highlight notes of smoke, green apple, toffee, and malted biscuits.

Jill Boyd, Lochlea master blender, commented: “As a small farm-to-cask independent distillery growing all of our own barley here on the farm, it’s been imperative for us to talk about the importance of the land, the seasons, and the farming calendar and the effect this has on our spirits.

“The seasonal releases has showcased just how our spirits can evolve and change, influenced by the time of year and what profile of whisky we are looking to create to bring out the best of that season.”

Boyd added: “We hope whisky lovers have enjoyed joining us on the journey with the seasonal releases and will seek out this final release before it all disappears! We look forward to sharing more exciting innovations in the near future that tells another part of our Lochlea story.”

Lochlea Ploughing Edition (Third Crop) is bottled at 46% ABV and will be available from Lochlea stockists at RRP £51.50 from 27 March 2025.