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Whisky Review: Lochlea Overtone Stout Cask Finish

Lochlea Overtone Stout Cask Finish features single malt scotch finished in stout-treated barrels.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

A collaboration between two lowland independents! Lochlea and Overtone, who, were in need of whisky casks for their first ever double mash stout. The beer was matured in these casks for 6 months before being returned to Lochlea, after which they were filled with the distilleries course expression, Our Barley.
Appearance:
Lager Gold.
Nose:
A combination of sweet fruits and some darker note of chocolate and caramel. There’s almost a fizziness of ginger beer to it, too. The longer it is left in the glass, the fruit notes become less juicy and more about fresh lemon and baked apples. Those caramel and toffee notes are still pushing through.
Palate:
Sweet barley and some gentle roasted coffee notes. The alcohol percentage just push in a little but is quickly mellowed by some already classic Lochlea sweetness this is rich in lemon, grapefruit, and baked apples. The stout influences are mellow and rolling with notes of chocolate, toffee and the slightest hit of sweet tobacco.
Finish:
Rich, mellow and domaine with those stout notes. If you’re into this warming, rich, tasty notes that stout can bring then this is wonderful example of it.
Comments:
This is a really cool collaboration between two localised independents, but it’s a process that has benefited both parties regarding flavor! These two products are working in such harmony together. This is really tasty whisky that should push Lochlea into new drinkers eye view.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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