Since Lochlea is our whisky of month for May, it is only fitting to give you a breakdown of history and insight into this growing and wonderful distillery. 

Lochlea is based in heart of Ayrshire in Scotland and are a independent family owned farm which at current time does 80-90% of its production on site. They grow and harvest their own barley and have access on site to a water source meaning that ingredients have full traceability to source they use in making their single malt whisky. 

Lochlea farm boasts a history with one of Scotland's most famous son's in Robert Burns, In 1977 the poet and his family lived on the farm for a period, Burns was a man known for his honesty, passion, and progressive outlook. A legacy of values Lochlea champions in their distilling and distillery. 

 Lochlea distillery and farm is located in beautiful rolling hills in heart of Ayrshire, yet approximately 30 minutes south of Glasgow and the several scenic western coastal towns.  

Lochlea farm converted in 2018 to a distillery and launched their inaugural whisky in January 2022, With the first release and have since gone on in their young age to Develop the our barley, A limited series around the 4 farming seasons , a cask stength and as of 2024 launched the first age statement whisky of 5 Year old of their growing portfolio.   

Check out our Lochlea Range https://whiskys.co.uk/collections/lochlea