Dark Briar is one of a trio of Scotch whiskies that make up Lochlea's first core range. It's a bold and indulgent single malt that builds on the distillery’s popular Fallow Edition. Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, and Port casks, it’s rich with deep layers of fruit, velvety tannins, and warming spice. Expect a darker, more decadent side of Lochlea’s spirit, all while retaining its signature balance of fruit and grain.
Lochlea’s Single Estate Dark Briar was bottled at 46% ABV, natural colour, and non-chill filtered. You can read more about Lochlea's first core range on theMaster of Malt blog.
Plums and dark berries and dates and cinnamon sticks and even a leather shoe bubble away in a big ol’ stew of mulled wine. Strawberry laces and vanilla icing add some playful, less indulgent sweetness, while some toasty malty notes in the backdrop remind us where in Lochlea.
Fruitcake and Port with gingerbread for extra measure. The palate is round and dense, hold it in your mouth, it’s almost like sucking on a boiled blackcurrant sweet. Velvety tannins add depth.
The finish fizzes away with some winter spice as well as heaps of cherry: sweet, tart, slightly menthol, almost root beer in quality...
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