Royal Lochnagar 19yo 2000/2019

Royal Lochnagar 19yo 2000/2019

First Editions, Hunter Laing
Single malt - East Highlands
Golden
55.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: White grapes, raisins, peaches, strawberry jam, golden syrup. With water, toast, green apples, raisins, hints of roast pork. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, syrupy, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Toast, strawberry jam, white grapes, green apples, vanilla, lemon zest. With water, sweeter, raisins, roast pork, lemon zest. 
Finish: Medium. Peaches, raisins, white grapes, lemon zest. 

Comments: 

Cask HL16350. This is the first dram that I've tried from this new First Editions range from Hunter Laing. It's a rare Royal Lochnagar indie, and it's wonderful. Loads of jam and ham - stone fruit preserves, roast pork, and even some toast. With water, it opens up beautifully, with that meaty note starting to predominate, with more raisins. Lovely.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.