Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

Probably the only distillery that holds an appointment to three deceased monarchs (Victoria, Edward VII, and George V), Royal Lochnagar's history is linked with its neighbor, Balmoral Castle. Apparently, Victoria, after a visit to the distillery, took a liking to the Lochnagar spirit and a royal warrant was granted in short order. However, the...

Score 77/100

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

when i bought the bottle i had bigger expectations to be honest. But it's just probably me, because i'm always trying to compare it with my favorite one. The fact is it doesn' t dissapoint either. The nose opens up in a floral twist, with a tinny hint of vanilla . The taste is quite light flowerry as well with sone more citrus than the smell and...

Score 83/100

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

RL 12 is very light and smooth, may not be for the fans of the Island malts, there is a just enough depth to keep me interested. I would say this Dram, make a good mid-day early afternoon sip, not one for a cold winters night.

Score 90/100

Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

The nose is gently fruity and sweet - almost like a lighter version of a fruity christmas cake. Just a tingle of spices at the end. The taste opens with fruity, cakey sweetness and expands with some smoke and a spicy tingle on the tongue that seems to moisten rather than dry. Fairly simple but pleasant. Easy to drink. The finish is pleasant, sweet...

Score 68/100