Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1996 - Rum Cask (MW Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- Lochnagar
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.4%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £61.7
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- A distinctive 17-year-old Royal Lochnagar matured entirely in rum cask—an unconventional choice that adds tropical sweetness and spice to Highland character. This WM Cadenhead bottling comprises 603 bottles, making it a rare encounter with whisky finished in wood beyond the traditional sherry or bourbon.
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Royal Lochnagar 17 Year Old 1996 - Rum Cask (MW Cadenhead) is a 17-year-old single malt from Lochnagar (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 57.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A distinctive 17-year-old Royal Lochnagar matured entirely in rum cask—an unconventional choice that adds tropical sweetness and spice to Highland character. This WM Cadenhead bottling comprises 603 bottles, making it a rare encounter with whisky finished in wood beyond the traditional sherry or bourbon.
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