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нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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Nice improvement compared to the five-year-old expression. The sherry butt adds a depth (figs, chocolate, slightly musty) though the youth is still noticeable (slightly punchy/boozy alcohol, a tad too much ginger). On top, nice vanilla and malty notes from the bourbon casks plus something toward citrus. However, overall it's still rather simple and straightforward. I'm sure that will improve as soon as we step into the 8+ years age statements in the future. RRP: 89.90€
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/summerton-whisky-festival-2025-part-2-2/ A six year old vintage, and yet there’s even a 7yo out already?! The years race by. Made up of six casks from the distillery’s second week of production, we’re informed the ratio is 60/40 sherry to bourbon. C: Big on sherry [that is of no surprise] before the ex-bourbon comes through, a boozy beer-led sweet malt it remains.
Fresh seasoned sherry casks, which were probably used here and were intended to pimp up this young fellow. While this may still work reasonably well on the nose, which is where I like it best. However, the palate quickly falls apart. Unfortunately, you don't notice much of the six years in the cask. The unpleasant sharpness, in particular, isn't right. And on the finish, you feel like you're standing on a cliff edge, where the aromas collapse and disappear from one second to the next.
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| Нос | 87 | The first association that comes to mind is the scent of pink-flowering lilac bushes in full bloom. Very floral and airy. For the first time, I haven't noticed much of the aromas typically associated with sherry casks. Freshly plucked mint leaves linger in the background. A slight spiciness enlivens the nose and reflects its youth. But this doesn't detract from the enjoyment; there are no noticeable off-notes of youth. After a little time, it opens up noticeably. A fruit salad of strawberries, raspberries, oranges, red apples, and the occasional slice of honeydew melon provides a lovely fruity and tart touch. OK. Now, more classic notes from the Oloroso sherry casks are starting to emerge. In addition to the berries, these include milk chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, a touch of shoe polish, and hints of old leather, as well as some tobacco. A few drops of vanilla extract are also added. This young wine truly needs time in the glass to unfold its potential. Then the aromas gradually emerge and are certainly pleasing. A resinous note, reminiscent of a Greek retsina, is particularly interesting, which, combined with a slightly musty attitude, provides a pleasant depth. |
| Вкус | 83 | It's not thin, but the mouthfeel isn't particularly creamy either. It opens in the mouth with a surprising, intense sweet note, because it's not present on the nose at all. Less like honey, more like melted sugar or sugar syrup. The sweetness is accompanied by distinct, somewhat artificial aromas of red gummy bears that begin to dissolve in the mouth. But this fruitiness disappears rather quickly and gives way to a less pleasant spiciness of white pepper and grated ginger. It burns really hot in the mouth. I don't like that so much. Behind it are a few crumbs of milk chocolate and some roasted nuts, as well as a few mint leaves. The resin notes from the nose can also be detected. But the hot, burning spiciness doesn't reveal anything more. On the palate, it's much too young for my liking, unbalanced, and lacks depth of flavor. |
| Финиш | 81 | The finish is quite short-lived. Some berry fruit, vanilla, a light sweetness, and hints of sherry. Then a few bitter notes from the barrel wood, and it's gone. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
A clear step forward compared to the five-year-old, although it still shows some youthful smears that are gladly forgiven given the pleasantness of the drink. Before ten years of age, in my opinion, it will easily reach excellence.
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| Нос | 85 | Salted butter and malt are the first to show up on the nose, amidst shortbread, biscuit and scones, followed by red fruit jam (blueberries and blackberries), spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, a pinch of cumin), brown sugar and rum and raisins ice cream. Undertones of wet grass and freshly cut wood, with a slight musty note. Young but with good balance. |
| Вкус | 84 | On drinking, it starts with notes of cinchona and liquorice combined with sour cherries, carob, blackberries, sultanas in spirit, blood orange juice and coffee liqueur. Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon frame brown sugar, malt cream, almonds, praline peanuts and a generous sprinkling of lemon. Vegetal and woody notes in the background, with a saline and mineral edge that comes to the fore along the length. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish is quite long and dry where the spices (ginger, nutmeg) and the herbaceous and malty side dominate, with balsamic tips along the length. |
It's very sweet, the Sherry is predominant, dried figs and currants, pomegranate seeds and pumpkin. But behind it, the Bourbon brings a certain rusticity, young wood, vanilla and honey, crispy cereals. Milk chocolate, melon, blood orange peel. On the palate, the red fruits become thicker, molasses, brown sugar, malted biscuits, intense spices, cinnamon, paprika. Correct finish, with character and a little length, melting caramel, a zest of lemon, panna cotta. Crushed peanuts, a drop of papaya juice. It's not bad at all, the Sherry is intense, but it's not a Sherry Bomb either, the Bourbon influence gives citrus, cream and exotic fruit, which temper the Sherry. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2025/10/lochlea-2018-6-yo.html
нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
Nose- raisins, figs, almond, orange peel, red apples, butterscotch, earthy- like wet leaves, rich malted barley Palate- raisins, red apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, pecan, almond, brown sugar, orange peel and a wee bit of lemon, oak, earthy/umami, malted barley, thick mouthfeel - viscous Finish- malted barley, more oak, orange, lemon, cinnamon, clove - long, oak & char lingers -
In terms of taste, I would note that it seems to lack depth, although the taste seems bright and rich. The whisky itself is of a very high standard, but the base and bourbon casks are not felt, the sherry steals the show. 22 21 21 21
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| Нос | 86 | Intensely sherry and dried fruity, raisins and dried apricots in unfermented wine, wine yeast sediment, menthol, spices, cheap brandy, sulphur. Intensity: 8/10 |
| Вкус | 86 | Sweet and sour raisins, sugary dried apricots, vanilla, spicy oak, sour and salty licorice, yeast sediment again, tart grape seed, dark chocolate with candied fruit. Sweetness: 9/10 Saturation: 9/10 |
| Финиш | 86 | Sugary, astringent, raisiny, rough wood, chalk. |
Color: dark amber. Nose: figs, prunes, bread, a touch of rubber, wet grass, lacquered wood, churchkhela, rhubarb, milk chocolate, orange marmalade, baked apples, cherries, hibiscus tea, lemon tart, wet wool, hard candy. Needs plenty of time, but eventually opens up quite impressively. Taste: cherries, red apples, sage, chocolate, coffee liqueur, honey, cinnamon, cloves, almonds, lemons, some spice, and liquorice. Finish: lemon zest, grapefruits, cereals, nutmeg, chocolate, cinnamon, apples, pears, cloves, pepper, malt, a hint of salt. Conclusion: this six-year-old malt really hits the mark! There's plenty of good sherry influence, yet it's not overly sweet and remains very drinkable. 87/100, perhaps with a slight stretch, since the aroma does need quite a bit of time to develop. My 10th Lochlea tasted and I'm genuinely impressed with how they've progressed over the past couple of years.
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