ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 YEAR OLD
Royal Lochnagar 12 year old is a fragrant Highland single malt with a delightful balance of fruit and spices.
STRENGTH
40% ABV
APPEARANCE
Pale amber.
NOSE
Not obvious to begin with. Planed wood, light toffee, boat varnish. Linseed oil behind, even putty, and later a lychee-like acidity. With water the acidity comes through (acid drops), and the nose sweetens. Still a pleasant fresh woodiness, followed by warm sand. After a while, coffee with brown sugar.
BODY
Medium.
PALATE
Pleasant; an initial sweetness is quickly overtaken by acidity.
FINISH
Dry; medium-length, with an attractive lingering sandalwood aftertaste.
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR DISTILLERS EDITION
Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine.Carefully matched for a second maturation in Muscat casks, this is a beautifully soft and rounded whisky that’s a pleasure to drink.
STRENGTH
40% ABV
APPEARANCE
Rich amber, with polished copper tones.
NOSE
Immediate strawberry jam, bags of jelly babies, then a richly malty heart with malt loaf and Dundee cake. With water, sweeter (rich fresh fruit aromas, as in a village fruit shop) and a hint of almond oil.
BODY
Medium.
PALATE
Oily. Fruity, with a silky cereal smoothness.
FINISH
Soft and biscuity, as with old-fashioned fig rolls. Lovely late warmth.
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR SELECT RESERVE
Rich and perfect for enjoying after dinner, this is an elegant and sophisticated malt for the connoisseur. All bottles are individually numbered to make this an extra special gift.
STRENGTH
43% ABV
APPEARANCE
Deep amber.
NOSE
Deep and complex. Green and mossy, with brambles, damson jam; sawn wood and mint-fresh pine resin; behind lie deep toffee notes (treacle toffee?) and beyond that a freshness that balances the wood. Changes and develops continually. With water, varnish advances, as in an artist’s studio. Some coffee grounds, toffee, baked apple tart. Overall, sweet and deep. With slightly more water, a waft of dry sherry.
BODY
Medium, smooth.
PALATE
Smooth mouthfeel. Fresh wood notes (sawdust). Hint of sweetness, drying quickly.
FINISH
Sharp, well balanced.
