Royal Lochnagar 12 - 40%

 

From the Diageo website

Royal Lochnagar 12 year old is 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: Honey gold in colour, forms a thin line which falls slowly as thick, oily legs

Nose: Quite closed, a touch of oak shavings, straw and raw linseed oil. Otherwise lacking in any real character

Palate: Medium bodied, fruit sweets, caramel toffee pennies, Demerara sugar, brandy snap biscuits, subtle smoke and oak spice

Finish: Slightly drying. Soft brown sugar, runny honey and black pepper

Overall: It’s a pleasant, gentle sipper of a whisky. Light, easy and nothing to offend the palate, one of those drams which would be a good introduction for those keen to try whisky for the first time. Currently priced under £50 which isn’t bad value.

If you would like more information on this whisky, or the Royal Lochnagar distillery, follow the link to the company website.