Royal Lochnagar

House Baratheon Royal Lochnagar Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

Royal lineage drives the iconic pairing between House Baratheon and Royal Lochnagar. Similar to Robert Baratheon ruling the Seven Kingdoms upon the Iron Throne, Royal Lochnagar was deemed a whisky worthy of a royal family as it was granted a Royal Warrant after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the distillery in 1848.

Serving Suggestion: Balanced with delicate fruits and spices, this taste of royalty is best enjoyed neat.

Delivery is always free for Malts Club members and orders over £50.

"Light toffee on the nose, along with some green notes of freshly-sawn timber. The palate offers a pleasing and quite complex blend of caramel, dry sherry and spice, followed by a hint of liquorice before the slightly scented finish develops."

Gavin D Smith, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.165

"Diageo’s smallest distillery and another that has worm tubs. The character here is grassy: think hay and straw rather than lawn clippings. There’s just a hint of cereal behind, and a fresh, roasted spiciness. The palate has good central sweetness where you just get a hint of fruit. Light and fresh, and a good afternoon dram."

Dave Broom, Whisky Advocate Summer 2012

Appearance

Pale amber.

Body

Medium-bodied, even reticent.

Nose

Planed wood, light toffee, boat varnish. After a while, coffee with brown sugar.

Palate

Pleasant; an initial sweetness is quickly overtaken by acidity.

Finish

Dry; medium-length, with an attractive lingering sandalwood aftertaste.

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