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Whisky Review: Royal Lochnagar 16 Year The Spring Stallion

We review Royal Lochnagar 16 Year The Spring Stallion. It's part of the 2021 Diageo Special Release series.

OVERALL RATING

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Royal Lochnagar 16 Year The Spring Stallion (image via Malts.com)

Tasting Notes

About:

57.5% ABV. Highland single malt matured in American oak and European oak refill casks. 750ml $250.
Appearance:
18k gold
Nose:
Lemon peel and the faint scent of grain touch the nostrils first. The nose is really bright and fruity. Spun sugar and strawberry remind me of strawberry shortcake in the summer.
Palate:
The whisky is bright with lemon and malt, yet it’s not porridge-like. Heather and a bit of ash mingle together providing a small dose of smoke. Berry on the palate makes the dram more like cough syrup. The finish is filled with black peppercorns and is dry.
Finish:
Comments:
The Spring Stallion 16 Year from Royal Lochnagar was surprising. It sips differently each time regarding the smokiness and ashiness, but either way, there is no getting around the fresh garden berries. The refill casks mellow out the aftertaste, but, yes, this whisky is worthy of a Royal demarcation.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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