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Royal Lochnagar
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It was the illicit distiller James Robertson who established the Lochnagar Distillery in 1826. Soon after some fellow smugglers burnt it down, reportedly angry with one of their "own" going legit. In 1845, it was r…
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Royal Lochnagar
It was the illicit distiller James Robertson who established the Lochnagar Distillery in 1826. Soon after some fellow smugglers burnt it down, reportedly angry with one of their "own" going legit. In 1845, it was rebuild by John Begg, and he renamed it The New Lochnagar. Shortly after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert took up residence at Balmoral Castle, and John Begg invited them to see the distillery and the production. The royal couple liked what they saw and tasted, and rewarded the whisky with the Royal Warrant in 1848. Today the distillery is owned by Diageo, and is the smallest distillery in the hands of Diageo. Their total capacity is less than half a million litres annually.
Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old
This Wisky is a favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts.
Tasting
Appearance: Pale amber.
Nose: Not obvious to begin with. Planed wood, light toffee, boat varnish. Linseed oil behind, even putty, and later a lychee-like acidity. With water the acidity comes through (acid drops), and the nose sweetens. Still a pleasant fresh woodiness, followed by warm sand. After a while, coffee with brown sugar.
Body: Medium.
Palate: Pleasant; an initial sweetness is quickly overtaken by acidity.
Finish: Dry; medium-length, with an attractive lingering sandalwood aftertaste.
