2021 Royal Lochnagar Special Release 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Highlands, Scotland (750ml) Hemel-en-Aarde the wine is light enough

the wine is light enough to read through

more lifted style with tension

Dark fruit qualities carry over on the palate with evocative notes of black currant and plum

crème brûlée

Compared to the 2018 vintage (which I also loved)

2021 Royal Lochnagar Special Release 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Highlands, Scotland (750ml) Hemel-en-Aarde the wine is light enoughDISTILLER'S NOTES: APPEARANCE: Liquid, golden sunlight. BODY: Medium. NOSE: The very mellow and rounded nose swirls with subtle aromas. The top notes are lightly fruity, suggesting orange zest and green apple. They are encased after a while, in a hint of puff pastry, all resting on a mossy and lightly woody base. Adding a splash of water adds to the fruit, now firm white grapes, and brings up the spiciness. PALATE: A creamy texture smoothly rolls