Lochlea Sangiovese Red Wine Cask 2026

The Lochlea Sangiovese Red Wine Cask 2026 is the second release in the distillery’s annual Red Wine Cask series, offering a deeper and more expressive interpretation of Lochlea’s single estate spirit. Crafted in Ayrshire using barley grown and harvested on the farm, this limited edition reflects the distillery’s continued refinement of wine cask maturation.

Initially matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky is then finished in carefully selected Sangiovese red wine casks. This additional maturation brings a distinctive layer of red fruit richness and gentle tannic structure, enhancing the natural character of the spirit without overwhelming it.

Bottled at 46% ABV, and non chill filtered with no added colour, it remains true to Lochlea’s house style while exploring a more indulgent, fruit led direction.

On the nose, it opens with soft red berries and honeyed sweetness. The palate is velvety and rounded, bringing forward ripe red fruit, gentle spice and a subtle nuttiness that develops as it opens. The influence of the Sangiovese cask adds depth and a light tannic grip, giving structure to the sweetness.

The finish is smooth and lingering, with red berry fruit, soft spice and nutty warmth gradually fading into a polished, elegant conclusion.