Insider knowledge: Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1986 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Royal Lochnagar 23 Year Old 1986 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Gentle smoke, full, espresso beans, creamy, oak, cigar boxes. Palate: Fruity, intense with honeydew melon, orchard fruits, cut hay, hints of peat smoke. Good body. Finish: Becomes dry, reasonable length, woody and fruity.