Description
Lochside Distillery began life as a brewery in the 1890s. After closing in the 1950s the site was bought by Joseph Hobbs, who also ran the Ben Nevis Distillery and converted it into Lochside Distillery. The new distillery contained
4 pot stills and a 21 metre high Coffey Still. Lochside Distillery was one of a few distilleries which produced both malt and grain whisky. Following the death of Joseph Hobbs, his son, also Joe, ran the distillery until it was acquired by
Destilerias y Crianza, of Madrid, in 1973. The main purpose for the distillery was to produce Scotch Malt to blend with their own Spanish spirit. After years of industrious production Lochside Distillery fell victim to the drinks industry
over-production problems of the early 1990s.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Light gold.
WITHOUT WATER
:Nose: Sweet, scented, hint of camphor and a toasted maltiness.
Palate: Sweet and spicy, malty notes again present.
WITH WATER
:Nose: Perfumed with nutty aromas, the sweetness is now in the background.
Palate: Smoky initially with earthy/herbal notes.
Body: Medium.
Finish: Drying.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels.
Whisky Style: Subtle Highland malt balanced with the sweetness from the bourbon
casks.
DISTILLED 1991 BOTTLED 2010
70CL. 43%VOL.
TASTING NOTE
Colour: Light gold.
WITHOUT WATER:
Nose: Sweet, scented, hint of camphor and a toasted maltiness.
Palate: Sweet and spicy, malty notes again present.
WITH WATER:
Nose: Perfumed with nutty aromas, the sweetness is now in the background.
Palate: Smoky initially with earthy/herbal notes.
Body: Medium.
Finish: Drying.
Cask Type(s): Refill Bourbon barrels.
Whisky Style: Subtle Highland malt balanced with the sweetness from the bourboncasks.DISTILLED 1991 BOTTLED 200370CL. 43%VOL.
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