Royal Lochnagar Distillers Edition 40% 700ml

Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine.

Carefully matched for a second maturation in Muscat casks, this is a beautifully soft and rounded whisky that’s a pleasure to drink.

Appearance: Rich amber, with polished copper tones.

Nose: Immediate strawberry jam, bags of jelly babies, then a richly malty heart with malt loaf and Dundee cake. With water, sweeter (rich fresh fruit aromas, as in a village fruit shop) and a hint of almond oil.

Body: Medium.

Palate: Oily. Fruity, with a silky cereal smoothness.

Finish: Soft and biscuity, as with old-fashioned fig rolls. Lovely late warmth.