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7th April 2010 |
This Royal Lochnagar Highland single
cask Scotch malt whisky is part of the
Third
Batch to be released in the The Managers Choice
Series in April 2010.
Distilled
in 1994 then matured in a Bodega
Sherry European Oak Cask No. 837 until
2009 and then bottled at 59.3% ABV. It is
a limited edition of only 528 bottles
and has an RRP of £250
 Tasting Note
Colour: Rich coppery-gold. Light
legs.
Nose: Big. Initially drying with
slightly dusty, oaky notes; then masses
of sherry. Homemade rum and raisin ice
cream - dense with vanilla and tropical
spice. In the far distance, pine resin
and wraith-like phenols. Water releases
patisserie aromas of glazed fruit tarts
and orange blossom; later, sherbet
powder [Keli for Scots].
Body: Light to medium.
Taste:
Hot, thin and drying at cask strength.
Herbal. Clove with hints of eucalyptus.
Liquorice bitterness and linseed oil
seek to obscure a base note of rich
fruit-cake; and there is also a fugitive
note of red berry tartness. Softer and
sweeter with water; treacle toffee and
orange oil soften some crunchy cereal
notes.
Finish:
Warming and mentholic with a toasted
cereal graininess. Again, clove and
aniseed but now moderated with some
molasses sweetness and a delicate, late
cocoa dryness. With water, a richer
dried fruit character emerges against a
dustier, nuttier background.
Comment:
Mature oak harmonizes beautifully with
the spice and cereal signature of Royal
Lochnagar. An indulgent nose, rich in
creamy vanilla and sweet, spicy notes,
joined with a lengthy, malty palate.
This expression also retains a pleasing
light fruity freshness throughout.
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Tasting Notes Managers Choice 3rd
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