Lockes 8 Year-Old
70cl
Lockes 8 year old single malt was first released in 2000 and is double distilled in traditional pot stills. 10% of the malt is peated. Using whiskies aged between 8-10 years, it is medium bodied with plenty of fruit and spicy oak. This won Gold Medal and Best in Class in the 2009 International Wine and Spirits Awards.
Lockes 8 year old single malt was first released in 2000 and is double distilled in traditional pot stills. 10% of the malt is peated. Using whiskies aged between 8-10 years, it is medium bodied with plenty of fruit and spicy oak. This won Gold Medal and Best in Class in the 2009 International Wine and Spirits Awards.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Pencil shavings, toasty oak, vanilla, citrus fruits and orange zest. |
Palate | Soft and woody with a crisp, oaky character. Quite chewy and mouth filling with flavours of citrus peel, vanilla, toasty oak and caramel. |
Colour | Bright gold. |
Fact Sheet | |
Distillery | Cooley, Co Louth. |
Fluid | 70cl |
Ingredients | 10% of peated malt 90% unpeated |
Alcohol % | 40% |
Types of Barrel used for Aging | Mostly new ex-bourbon barrels, with some second and third fill used. |
Style | Double distilled single malt, mostly unpeated. |
Producer | The Kilbeggan Distilling Company |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Gold Medal and Best in Class | 2009 International Wine and Spirits Awards |