This 12 year old was distillery at the Lochnagar distillery, once visited by Queen Victoria when she was staying at nearby Balmoral.
Creamy, aromatic nose with hints of hay, malted barley, oak and mixed peels.
Soft smoke and gingerbread, oodles of toasty spices, Demerara sugar and boiled sweets.
The finish is all about grass and honey.
A sweet, summery dram…
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Best whiskey I have tasted 10 out of 10
Very easy on the palate. Does not ask many questions of the drinker. Some might find it bland. I don’t. My absolute favourite go-to single malt.
Nose: Mild burn, maybe butterscotch. Palate: Crumbly mouthfeel, airy cup cakes, lightest fruits. After: Spice and soft canned sweets close this out. Nice.
I've seriously been looking for this whisky for about 5 years here in northern California and only since the Game of Thrones release of it (same whisky different labeling) have I finally got my hands on some. On the nose reminds me a lot of JW gold ( I wonder why ;)) hint of peat smoke with hay, grass, honey,vanilla and subtle baking spices. Palate is about the same but I love the mouthfeel (slightly creamy) with the feint smokiness weaving it's way through to a dry, grassy finish. I wish the proof was higher but even at 80 proof an impressive array of flavors and a substantially long finish are here indeed. Definitely worth the wait this is an excellent example of highland whisky. Cheers! The Sugarbear ( also check out Whisk(e)y Dixon Reviews on Youtube if you want to see me in action)
had my first taste of this fine malt at Windsor bowling green, lovely smooth taste couldn't resist buying a couple of bottles.
