Royal Lochnagar 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 12 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose 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.

Jim Murray 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.