Critics reviews
Fruitcake. Faint burnt currants.
Palate
Cakey, sherryish, sultanas with a malty, grassy, sweetness.
Finish
Peatier than I remember but becomes rich and spicy.
Comment
Complex, beautifully rounded and soothing.
Michael Jackson - Whisky Magazine Issue 12 Nose
The sherry is not quite as clean as it might be: also cuts out the more intricate malt notes. Quite doughy.
Palate
Good bitter-sweet balance from the off but rather hot and spirity. Again some sherry, fruity notes but not quite as in harmony as you'd expect.
Finish
Very dry and slightly bitter. Too much vanilla.
Comment
Not a patch on the old style Lochnagar when the bourbon cask was king.
Jim Murray - Whisky Magazine Issue 12
About this SPIRIT
Royal Lochnagar Distillery,Highland
Royal Lochnagar distillery in Highland neighbours the Balmoral estate in beautiful Deeside and was granted a royal warrant following a visit by Queen Victoria in 1848.
“After the royal family acquired nearby Balmoral as their Scottish country home, Queen Victoria developed a taste for this Aberdeenshire whisky. Rich, with flavours of malt loaf, fruit cake and spices.”
(Michael Jackson, Whisky Expert)
Royal Lochnagar is one of the smallest distilleries in Diageo’s Classic Malts Selection and has been rebuilt three times. However, it has preserved its traditional distillery character - with its two pagoda kiln heads – and techniques (including an open mash tun).
The whisky house style is light and delicate with rich malty elements balanced by spice and fruit. The Royal Lochnagar range includes 3 single malt whiskies: a 12-year old (aged in second-fill casks), a Select Reserve (50% sherry casks) and a Distillers Edition
Buying options
Add to wishlist
Description
Royal Lochnagar distillery neighbours the Balmoral estate in beautiful Deeside and was granted a royal warrant following a visit by Queen Victoria. The malt is clean, firm and smooth with a smoky element and restrained fruitiness.
spirit at a glance
Delivery and quality guarantee