Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the Royal Lochnagar distillery at Crathie, near Ballater in Aberdeenshire, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle. The distillery was established in 1845 beside the Balmoral estate and took its royal title after a visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; it remains one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. Its malt was once a key component of the VAT 69 blend, although most of the production is now bottled as single malt. The label describes a sweetly perfumed, subtle and woody Highland malt with a lingering sandalwood finish.

Nose: Soft floral heather and light honey with fresh orchard fruit.

Palate: Sweet cereal, caramel and gentle spice with a faint, warming smokiness.

Finish: Medium and delicately drying, with sweet malt and a hint of wood spice.

Serve: Neat, or with a few drops of water.