Royal Lochnagar
1981 - Single Malt Whisky - Prima & Ultima Third Release

A tiny batch of Royal Lochnagar, part of a pioneering experiment to gain the angels’ share, the whisky lost from the refill American oak hogshead by evaporation. When the experiment ended, a small amount of liquid was transferred into the present casks, to slumber peacefully until its fifth decade. Selected by Dr Craig Wilson, Royal Lochnagar 1981 is one of eight carefully curated whiskies in the third instalment of the Prima & Ultima series with only 1047 bottles released. This is a graceful, mature whisky of great freshness and vitality with aromas of honeysuckle, rose and bramble, leading to a smooth creamy mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep gold with copper lights. Fine and lingering beading, multiple long legs.
Deep gold with copper lights. Fine and lingering beading, multiple long legs.
Body
Medium.
Medium.
Nose
A mellow nose with light prickle. Aromas of honeysuckle, rose and bramble.
A mellow nose with light prickle. Aromas of honeysuckle, rose and bramble.
Palate
A smooth, creamy and mouth- filling texture, and a sweet overall taste, very slightly waxy, with an intensely oaky and spicy start. Things soon become elegantly drying, with a real and growing warmth.
A smooth, creamy and mouth- filling texture, and a sweet overall taste, very slightly waxy, with an intensely oaky and spicy start. Things soon become elegantly drying, with a real and growing warmth.
Finish
Long, warming and spicy with an intense, spicy warmth spreading across the palate.
Long, warming and spicy with an intense, spicy warmth spreading across the palate.
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