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Lochnagar 16 Years Special Release 2021 - Scotch Whisky

Lochnagar 16 Years, Balllater, Highlands (Scotland), Single Malt, Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes for the Royal Lochnagar 16 YO Special Release 2021 "The Spring Stallion" - Single Malt Scotch Whisky

EYE: The Royal Lochnagar Special Release 2021, named "The Spring Stallion," presents itself in the glass with a deep amber color, attesting to its 16 years of refinement. Coppery reflections dance in the light, promising a balanced maturity.
NOSE: From the first wafts, enchanting aromas are revealed. Notes of golden honey and ripe fruits mingle with spicy accents of cinnamon. Slightly woody, the nose offers harmony between the sweetness of malted cereals and the spicy warmth.
MOUTH: The tasting reveals a velvety texture that caresses the palate. The richness of honey persists, accompanied by more pronounced fruity flavors, evoking baked apples and candied citrus. A subtle influence of oak brings additional depth.

In short: This special edition, "The Spring Stallion," embodies the excellence of Royal Lochnagar 16 Years. Its balanced flavor palette, ranging from sweet honey to spicy and fruity notes, offers a complex and captivating tasting experience. A magnificent whisky to be experienced with pan-seared foie gras with sweet spices, lamb tagine with dried apricots, or a slice of aged Manchego cheese.

Other cuvées from this distillery: Royal Lochnagar 12 YO, Royal Lochnagar 23 YO, Royal Lochnagar "Limited Reserve", Royal Lochnagar "Distiller's Edition", Royal Lochnagar 1994 "The Manager's Choice" Single Cask Selection, Royal Lochnagar "House Baratheon" Game of Thrones Limited Edition...

Product Details

Reference SP_116

Data sheet

Format: 70 cl

% vol.: 57,5 %

Packing: Individual case

Origin: Highland, Scotland

Type: Scotch

Maturation: 16 years

Distillery: Royal Lochnagar

Subtype: Single Malt

Producer: Royal Lochnagar

Royal Lochnagar

A Whisky against all odds

The creation of the Royal Lochanagar whisky distillery was a struggle. During the 1çth century, Aberdeenshire was a major center for the production of contraband whiskey, even after the enactment of the Excise Act of 1823. James Robertson, the owner of a small distillery called Glen Feardan, was one of the first in the area to ask for an official license, and he paid it dearly because the other distillers branded him a traitor and set fire to his property. Regardless, Robertson persisted and built a new distillery on the banks of the River Dee, which he named Lochnagar. But bad luck followed him and in 1841 a mysterious fire ravaged the distillery. This time, James Robertson withdrew from the region.

In 1845 John Begg rebuilt the distillery further south of the river near Balmoral Castle and named it New Lochnagar. The same year, the Balmoral estate was bought by Queen Victoria who made it her summer residence. John Begg then made a daring bet: he wrote to the royal family to introduce them to the distillery which, for the time, was top of the line. Victoria and Albert accepted and visited the place. Impressed, the Queen granted John a Royal Warrant and authorized him to affix "Royal" to the name of his distillery. Royal Lochnagar was born!

In the 1880's, most of its malt was used in the composition of the famous VAT 69 blend, but today most of the production is sold as single malt. The spirits distillery joined the D.C.L. (Distillers Company Ltd.) in 1916 before being taken over by Guinness in 1986. The most iconic and widespread Royal Lochnagar single malt is the 12 Year Old, prized for its malty aromas and slightly bitter saline finish. It has been part of the Classic Malts of Scotland series since 2005. There are two other official releases, among which a "Selected" with no age statement and different bottlings of Royal Lochnagar in the Rares Malts series. The recent arrival in Classic Malt has made it possible to develop a "Distillers Edition" version, like with the other distilleries in the product line.

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