Royal Lochnagar
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
Royal Lochnagar 12 year old is a packed with personality but never overbearing, this is a well-bred whisky. An ideal gift for drinkers looking to explore Highland Single Malt Whiskies known for being rich in flavour and aroma.
Serving Suggestion: Royal Lochnagar works best served in a traditional whisky glass, neat or with a little water.
"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
International Spirits Challenge
Bronze
2009 - 2010
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Silver
2007 & 2009
Appearance
Amber.
Body
Medium-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.
Nose
A relatively closed nose. Planed wood, light toffee, boat varnish. Linseed oil behind, even putty, and later a lychee-like acidity. With water, the acidity comes up (acid drops), and the nose sweetens. Still a pleasant fresh woodiness or leatheriness, the varnish now supported by artists turpentine. Warm sand. After a while, coffee dregs with brown sugar. Not an obvious nose, however.
Palate
This delicate malt offers fruits, planed wood, and light toffee. The palate is sweet before gaining in acidity.
Finish
Dry; medium-length, with an attractive lingering sandalwood aftertaste. Sharp and well-balanced.
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