Lochlea Smoke Without Fire

Smoke Without Fire explores Lochlea’s delicate side of peat, using lightly peated barley to introduce nuance rather than intensity. The distillery’s farm-to-bottle approach, rooted in Ayrshire-grown barley and precise cask management, ensures that the smoke acts as an accent. This expression highlights the interplay between soft peat influence and Lochlea’s naturally vibrant spirit, often matured in a combination of bourbon and specialty casks chosen to enhance clarity and fruit.

Nose:
Fresh pear, green apple, and lemon zest wrapped in a soft veil of woodsmoke. Hints of vanilla cream, malty sweetness, and light herbal notes drift beneath.

Palate:
Bright and balanced. Crisp orchard fruits, honeyed grain, and subtle pepper meet a gentle smokiness that builds but never overwhelms. The texture is clean and silky, with a refreshing sweetness at the core.

Finish:
Soft, lightly smoky, and pleasantly warming with lingering citrus, malt, and a faint ember-like glow.