Royal Lochnagar 2004 / 16 Year Old / Special Releases 2021 Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Royal Lochnagar
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £200
- Tasting notes
- Citric, Fresh Fruit, Mossy, New Wood, Yeasty
- Description
- Royal Lochnagar's 2016 year-old (distilled 2004) combines American and European oak refill cask maturation, bottled at cask strength for Diageo's 2021 Special Releases. The nose shows citrus brightness—orange zest and green apple—alongside puff pastry and mossy earth, while the palate delivers barley sugar sweetness tempered by tart apples, dry oak spice and white pepper. A Highland malt of balance and elegance, suited to those seeking mature Scottish character at full strength.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Royal Lochnagar 2004 / 16 Year Old / Special Releases 2021 Highland Whisky is a from Royal Lochnagar (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, fruity and sweet character — citric, fresh fruit, mossy, new wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Royal Lochnagar's 2016 year-old (distilled 2004) combines American and European oak refill cask maturation, bottled at cask strength for Diageo's 2021 Special Releases. The nose shows citrus brightness—orange zest and green apple—alongside puff pastry and mossy earth, while the palate delivers barley sugar sweetness tempered by tart apples, dry oak spice and white pepper. A Highland malt of balance and elegance, suited to those seeking mature Scottish character at full strength.
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