The Ayrshire based Lochlea Distillery has announced the launch of its last ever seasonal limited-edition release.

Lochlea Ploughing Edition – Third Crop (46% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured exclusively in 100% ex-Islay 200 litre casks.

This latest seasonal edition, the culmination of the three-year series, is released during winter on the farm when the fields are ploughed in preparation for spring’s sowing season in the months ahead. It showcases the distillery’s signature fruit and cereal-forward spirit with a peated twist.

Lochlea’s seasonal releases have been much-celebrated amongst the whisky community and beyond around the world since launching with the First Crop series in 2023. The limited-edition range has been instrumental in showing the farm-to-cask distillery’s innovation and creativity, not only within cask maturation but also with spirit style.

Lochlea’s seasonal releases have been comprised of Ploughing Edition: released in winter when the fields are ploughed in preparation for spring. Sowing Edition: inspired by spring when the seed is sown for the year’s barley crop. Harvest Edition: timed with annual harvest on the farm. And Fallow Edition: reflecting the season of autumn on the farm when the fields are left fallow to rest after a busy harvest.

Commenting on the launch, Jill Boyd, Lochlea’s Master Blender, Jill Boyd – who joined the distillery team at the end of 2024, said: “We are delighted to share our third and final crop of Ploughing Edition – which also marks the end of the seasonal releases range. The range has been very well received over the past three years and has allowed us to tell our story with genuity and passion.“

Jill went on to say: “As a small farm-to-cask independent distillery growing all of our own barley here on the farm, it’s been imperative for us to talk about the importance of the land, the seasons and the farming calendar and the effect this has on our spirits. The seasonal Releases has showcased just how our spirits can evolve and change, influenced by the time of year and what profile of whisky we are looking to create to bring out the best of that season.”

She concluded by saying: “We hope whisky lovers have enjoyed joining us on the journey with the seasonal releases and will seek out this final release before it all disappears! We look forward to sharing more exciting innovations in the near future that tells another part of our Lochlea story.”

Lochlea Ploughing Edition – Third Crop, will be available from March 27th through specialist retailers, for a RRP of £51.50.