Royal Lochnagar 12-year-old single malt miniature.
Condition: Collector-Please note as this is a vintage/rare/limited edition bottle, conditions of bottle/label and liquid level can vary.
Fill level: In the neck.
Whisky still produced: Yes.
Category: Single malt.
Distillery: Still producing.
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie: Miniature.
Vintage:
Bottling Year: 1998
Stated Age: 12 years old.
Casktype:
Strength: 40.0 % Vol.
Size: 50 ml.
Colouring: Yes. - No. - Unknown.
Chill-filtered: Yes. No. Unknown.
Bottle code: Several... PLEASE ASK!
Country Origin: Scotland.
Region: .
Market: Worldwide.
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.
Tasting notes;
Appearance/colour; Amber.
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.
Distillery History: Royal Lochnagar Distillery is situated just one mile from Balmoral Castle and sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, fed by the crystal clear water of the Scarnock springs.
Originally called Lochnagar, it was renamed following the royal visit. Today, the distillery combines the traditional pagoda kiln heads and techniques like the open mash tun with a whisky visitor centre to share the story of Royal Lochnagar and its malt whisky. Sitting at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, a mile from Balmoral Castle, this small craft distillery was granted the title Royal Lochnagar in 1848 following a visit, at the invitation of founder John Begg, by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Royal Lochnagar combines malted barley and the pure water of the nearby crystal clear Scarnock springs to create a golden and delicious Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
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