{"title":"Royal Lochnagar | Highland","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Royal_Lochnagar_Distillery_Banner.jpg?v=1777233397\" alt=\"The Royal Lochnagar Distillery on the edge of the Balmoral Estate in Scotland\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSituated on the edge of the Balmoral Estate in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eRoyal Lochnagar\u003c\/b\u003e is a distillery deeply steeped in royal history. Founded in 1845 by John Begg, the site sits directly across the River Dee from the famous royal summer residence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe distillery's incredible claim to fame occurred in 1848, when Begg boldly wrote to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, inviting them to visit his operation. To his delight, they accepted. The royal couple were so highly impressed by the quality of the spirit they tasted that Queen Victoria granted the distillery a Royal Warrant just days later. From that historic moment onward, it officially became known as Royal Lochnagar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eToday, it remains one of the smallest and most traditional distilleries in Scotland. The whiskies produced here are a spectacular representation of the classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eHighland single malt\u003c\/b\u003e style. They are brilliantly balanced, highly approachable, and rich in character, offering warm notes of sweet toffee, spiced orchard fruit, and a wonderfully gentle oak finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"royal-lochnagar-12-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eRoyal Lochnagar 12 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e is the definitive expression of one of Scotland's smallest and most traditional distilleries. Nestled in the shadow of the Balmoral Estate, the distillers here focus purely on crafting a spectacular representation of a classic, unpeated Highland malt. The spirit spends twelve years maturing in a carefully selected mixture of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. This patient resting period allows it to develop a wonderfully deep, balanced, and highly approachable character without overshadowing the elegant nature of the base spirit. Pour a dram and you are greeted by warm, inviting aromas of sweet toffee, freshly cut hay, and toasted oak. On the palate, it is beautifully rounded and exceptionally smooth. Expect delicious flavours of baked apples, spiced gingerbread, and a touch of sweet honey, all leading into an elegant, lingering finish with a gentle dusting of warming baking spice.It is a remarkably refined and highly versatile whisky. It shines brilliantly when sipped neat to appreciate its delicate complexities, but it also carries enough weight to hold its own effortlessly over a large block of ice.[#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautifully rich and traditional Highland single malt packed with spiced orchard fruit and toffee...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Lochnagar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521841783165,"sku":"NVLOCHNAGAR12YO","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RoyalLochnagar12BT.jpg?v=1730022623"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Royal_Lochnagar_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1777233548","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/royal-lochnagar.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}