Royal Lochnagar 12-year-old

Average whisky

на запах вроде и сладость есть но мимолётная, и дыма я учуял прилично. глоток не оч зашёл, такое прям противноё всё пошло: бочка в перемешку с дымом и хересом. вроде и нужные ингридиенты, но приятности не было. послевкусие есть, но не то что мне нравится. по итогу и питкости нет и кайфа от потребления не нашёл. внауре Лох Нагар какой то. не моё.

aroma: subtle, almost indistinct, dried fruit, orchard fruit taste: bland, vanilla, orchard fruit, prunes No offense, but the taste and smell are completely bland

Malty, fruity, spicy, cake-like. After dinner.

Royal Lochnagar 12 years, 40% alc. original bottling Region: Highlands, Scotland Nose: apple juice, slightly sweet apple juice. After a few minutes he gets drunk, alcohol comes along, it smells like cider. In addition, light tones of caramel and toffee, malt, summer meadow and vanilla. Somehow also charred wood. Overall, however, very light, a little sweet and flowery. Palate: Apples and grassy aromas, almonds and Brazil nuts. A little honey, vanilla and oats. Quite away bitter caramel, which has been heated too long. Again, rather light, only a little oak. Finish: Medium length, drier than the palate. They are stronger than before, and the malt sugar is stronger. Conclusion: To wegschlabbern, simple and beautiful, definitely underestimated. 84/100 points (tasted 2015, approx. 30 €) Thanks to the distillery for the sample! Original article with photo: http://notesofmalt.de/notes-Highlands/Ro...ar-12yo,-40-OA/

similar to monkey shoulder, could have been great if not for the overall watered down quality

Super plv

After the royal family acquired nearby Balmoral as their Scottish country home, Queen Victoria developed a taste for this Aberdeenshire whisky. Rich, with flavours of malt loaf, fruit cake and spices.¡± Michael Jackson, whisky writer and expert. http://www.shanghai9.net/whisky-whisky/royal-lochnagar-12-year-old-single-highland-malt-scotch-whisky.html

It needs water!

A light, mild single malt with a good price-performance ratio - 02.05.2015

So, what have we got here? The smallest distillery of Diageo's portfolio, a royal warrant dating back to 1848, and one of the key contributors to JW Blue Label. The nose starts off with cloudy apple juice, fruit salad and maltiness before hints of caramel and sawdust creep in. More apples follow on the palate (apple puree and pie), and there is a delicate touch of oak, ginger and cloves. Easy, short but without any off-notes, the finish does not leave much of an impression. With that being said, I would still prefer Royal Lochnagar 12 over JW Blue Label at any time. RATING: 3.2/5.0 stars ≙ 81 pts → AVERAGE [+]

Am thrilled. Value for money are great. In my opinion a budget Lagavulin (16) ... would buy it again.

Royal Lochnagar 12yo, 40%. Dull golden orange. Aroma is orangey, orange blossom, fragrant and citrussy, petals. Good aroma for sure. Very cohesive. A touch muted but what's there is pleasant. ‘Delicate’ is probably the best word. Taste is very easy, quite light and subtle on the palate, well-rounded. Fresh and citrussy, delicate floral and fruity esters. It doesn't come across as underpowered at 40%. This would be an amazing beginner's whisky. Lovely - and just the easiest spirit you could drink. Perfect for the beginning of an evening, or a summer's day whisky. 3.65/87

I think I picked it up while traveling to Japan a long time ago. You can drink it comfortably for the price, but the finish feels quite sharp, so I can't recommend it.

A lovely soft summer whisky, unfortunately a little too simple and a bit underpowered, but otherwise nothing to complain about.

Beautifully balanced understated British elegance. Chill-filtered. Coloured. Thick slow primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Droplets.

He smells a bit weak. Although different in taste than mainstream, but he does not sting me from the stool. Spicy, cloves, all right.

Nice molt with a hard dip on the finish. As well okay.

That's not bad for the price. Although nothing of which I buy myself a bottle, but now it was not bad to have tried.

Very nicely balanced single malt with a very light smoky note that appears not as smoke but as spice.

Sweet with a little linseed oil on the nose, gently nutty tones in the palate, with a medium long finish. With its heather-like smoke slightly bitter aftertaste, a typical Highlander.

This was one of those malts that gets better as you make your way down the bottle. I am trying to have as many different types of malts as possible so this was always on my list. I was pleasantly suprised at how good it was, not top draw but second draw down.

very satisfying, malt and vanilla and a long sweet finish.

Being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle Royal Lochnagar has become a favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts.

For a standard (supermarket) whisky amazingly good. No high flyer, but beats me the other candidates from this category loose. For example, a Glenlivet / -fiddich 12, Balvenie 12, HP 12 and others can not quite keep up. Am surprised and did not really expect that. Too bad that here for cooling filtering and the dye is used, the 40% Alk. But no watery feeling arise.

Gold color. Light oily.

A terrific smell gives way to an interesting taste. However, the finish leaves a feeling in the mouth that I could have done without. Pity! So I don't really warm to this whisky.

Relaxed and stress-free, you can drink a bottle.

A review after emptying the bottle, this is an average rating after 14 drams, starting on the 25.12.23. The bottle was already started when I started collecting the notes. The average rating is 87,36, the max rating was 89. A classic highland profile, held back by the low abv., I really like this style, would love to see a Diageo special release of this distillery again. It was a nice bottle, didn't regret the purchase but will probably not buy another one.

This was a wedding  anniversary present of my wife. An above mid table malt of it's kind.

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2020/05/02/heading-east-royal-lochnagar-fettercairn-and-kingsbarns/ N: Rather lemony, in a Lagavulin type of way, additionally it’s somewhat thin and resinous. Coincidentally, this 12yo and the Lagavulin 16yo stand side-by-side in the distillery shop. T: An easy savoury harvest-like soft grassy dram. F: Bready and faithful to the barley beer-based spirit. C: It’s fine but standard – bog-standard [much like the tour].

Legs: Fast Medium. Lacks complexity but is very drinkable.

During a visit to the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, I learned that the malt commonly used there has a smoke content of exactly 1 ppm.

The ‘Science of whisky’ masterclass [TWE Show Oct ’15] saw Ian Buxton and Professor Paul Hughes explore how whisky is made, how differences between distilleries affect the spirit and the science behind those changes. Focusing on entry level whisky from Dalwhinnie WB, Mortlach WB and Royal Lochnagar WB, we had a rare chance to try the distillate, a young/maturing malt and the final product to be packaged and sold as NAS whiskies, for Dalwhinnie and Mortlach at least. Royal Lochnagar [new make spirit] N: Beer/aldehyde notes, [but less than the Dalwhinnie new make WB] T: Big F: Not yet C: Neutral Royal Lochnagar 4-5yo [abv unknown] N: Well rounded and 'searchable' - something between onion rings and bacon frazzles. T: Same as on the nose. Aside from the smoke its a neutral profile, awaiting info F: Fine C: Just fine Royal Lochnagar 12yo 43% N: Good age T: Soft and rounded F: Relaxed and soft C: Perfect in its class but very little interest to anyone looking for more than an easy gulper. Water kills it and Winter’s Gold WB has the edge. Scores a D

A tasty malt and you taste the fruit and herbs.

- a 12-year-old single malt, which unfortunately is far below is my expectations - if I have "only" one single standard bottling the market, then it should be more than be below average.... - compared to many other 10 and 12 standards therefore rather disappointing

2nd Tried:- Jan 2017 N- Shy and soft, but much too soft and mellow at this age. Still pleasant, nutty and biscuity with buttery notes, quite peppery, but can't stop thinking of a dried hollow barrel. P- Much better on the palate, milky, balance with upfront wild notes of peppercorn, heat-y, medium sweet, nice and warm. F- Medium, sour fruits coating. Enjoy the warm heat of peppery notes that lasts. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur. *** First Tried:- Sept 2015 / Weighted Rate:- 77pt Nose:- Fresh and leafy, attractive floral paired with moist wood. Nutty and buttery with tobacco and soft smoke. Palate:- Creamy, underlay with some citrus elements, peels, lightly bitter and raw. Touch of sweetness. Finish:- Medium - long, clean, smooth and dry. Attractive floral lingers. Good entry level dram. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

It is up to that reverie and the total overcoat

S 6 Very smooth on the nose with no alcohol spikes. An entry-level whisky with limited complexity and layers. Final try after 6 months to empty the last two drams. [78-82] Good buy when I've extra money to spend, most whisky stays within this band. N 25 Vanilla. Pear. Creamy butterscotch. Milk toffee. Very mild citrusy behind. Final try: Sour apple juice. Vanilla. Mildly spirity. P 24 Smooth mouthfeel. Gummy bear sweetness. Some delicate oak spices behind the sweet. Very mild peat behind. Final try: Smooth vanilla & pear. Mildly peated oak spices (black pepper, nutmeg) lingering. F 23 Short, woody finish. Maltiness lingering. Subtle peat underpins the finish. Final try: Short, woody dry finish. Nothing else.

Rather quiet and withdrawn. nice thing

ME is the best whisky available at this price!

Here, a pleasing light whisky was deliberately produced. He does not do anything, but unfortunately did not like too much.

I did not expect much. I have gotten a very pleasing everyday dram. The nose caresses and in the mouth becomes a bit stronger (spicy). I like these whiskys! The 40% barely disturb, contrary to expectations.

Conclusion: round and pleasing entry-level whisky that lacks a certain complexity

Tasted on 02-27-2021.

RATING: 82pts – |80 – 82 (B-) → Okay| — No major flaws, worth tasting.

A favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, being conveniently situated close by Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar was originally a key ingredient in VAT 69, but most production is now for single malts.

Not overly complex. It is a generous, kind whisky for calm moments.

Nose: Woody, herbal, light fruity, hint of sherry. Quite some wood influence, which I find rather pleasing, but not much dept. Taste: Sweet, middle of the road. Sweet toffee. Fruit infused fudge. Green apple. Body: light-medium. Finish: short and light Caramel, vanilla, wood. Price: middle of the road. For an entry level whisky not bad, but there must be very good nice and mature ones out there. Presentation: Classic and decent. Comments: This is a whisky who doesn't have enemies. Everyone will love it, no body will dislike it. So good introduction whisky.

An unusual aroma and the nose can also be convincing. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to the taste. Very narrow-chested and almost watered down. 46% would help a lot here. Just an all-day dram. Quite tasty but not very complex. But that's his only problem.

This one grew on me. Not a fan at first and now i like it. Considering the price this is a really nice whisky.

And again such a whisky where the low price is the fatal. All those experts who, given the price, can not attribute a fair rating to the whisky, but can not really explain why. Certainly not the most complex whisky on earth, a slightly sweet nose, vanilla, some malt on the palate and a touch of oak spice on the finish are just not extravagant; but a malt that does not hurt at the price and is certainly better than his reputation! Deductions are due to the coloring and the chillfiltration.

Easy Drinking. Cooked apples, malt, some toffee and a distinctive oak note that tastes like 12 years. No one to mind, but consistent and with good PLV.

This bottling far exceeded my expectations. The 40% ABV exhibits more character than one would expect from an entry-level Diageo bottling. Its closeness to older production styles is a quirk rarely seen these days. I definitely want to try both the Distillers Edition and a independently bottled version! Price-performance ratio: Good, Medium-good Would I buy it again?: A bottle I'd want to keep!

Very nice standard for a fair € 32, wrongly often overlooked, I drink gladly again and again.

Unremarkable