Watt Whisky Croftengea 2017 – 6 Year Old – 57.1%

This Croftengea 2017, from the Loch Lomond Distillery, was selected by the independent bottler Watt Whisky. The whisky matured for 6 years in a Barrel and was bottled in 2023 at 57.1% ABV. The release is limited to just 252 bottles.

On the nose, this Croftengea immediately shows its distinct character, with coal dust, light smoke, and straw, followed by fruity notes of pear and grenadine. Oily and slightly salty accents also give it a quirky profile.

The palate is smoky and slightly oily, with ash, lime, charcoal, and grilled pineapple. In addition, fresh and fruity notes emerge, while the high alcohol percentage provides plenty of power. With a drop of water, it becomes softer and the various aromas are released more gradually.

The finish is medium to long, with dry peat smoke, soot, a touch of iodine, and spice. A characterful Croftengea that clearly charts its own course.

This whisky was bottled as a Single Cask and at Cask Strength, without added coloring and without chill-filtration.

Details: Croftengea / Loch Lomond Distillery · Single Malt Scotch Whisky · vintage 2017 · bottled in 2023 · 6 years old · Barrel · Watt Whisky / Campbeltown Whisky Company · 57.1% ABV · 70 cl · Single Cask · Cask Strength · uncolored · non-chill filtered · 252 bottles.