Royal Lochnagar Distillery
ABV 46%
Better weight but ultimately this is still fragile.
Dave Broom
The McGibbon's
Brand
Douglas McGibbon & Co
Bottler
1994, Over 11 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
11
Age (Years)
2006
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Malty/Ovaltine with hazelnut, wood shavings red grapes and candied peel. Becomes hard with water.
Palate: A dry slightly charred start before deepening moving through hazelnut into stewed fruit decent balance.
Finish: Sudden raisin.
Comment: Better weight but ultimately this is still fragile.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Buttery with a faint butyric note. A thin veil of smoke hoovers over poached pears. Wet rush. Aeration brings a delicate fresh citrus breath.
Palate: Smooth, silky, sweet at start. An earthy dryness pleasantly invades the palate while spices tingle tastebuds.
Finish: Fruity, spicy, dry. Fresh almond aftertaste.
Comment: That guy hides a tender heart under a reserved manner. Give it time and a dash of fresh water. Definitely an outdoor dram.
Score: 8
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