This 12 year old was distillery at the Lochnagar distillery, once visited by Queen Victoria when she was staying at nearby Balmoral.
Nose
Creamy, aromatic nose with hints of hay, malted barley, oak and mixed peels.
Palate
Soft smoke and gingerbread, oodles of toasty spices, Demerara sugar and boiled sweets.
Finish
The finish is all about grass and honey.
Overall
A sweet, summery dram…
-- Masters of Malt