ROYAL LOCHNAGAR DISTILLERY

Royal Lochnagar was founded in 1845, just before Queen Victoria bought the neighbouring land to build her castle. The distillery owes its title to this proximity - it used to be called New Lochnagar - and to the links with its important neighbours. The site combines tradition and modernity with its characteristic distillery roofs and its modern installations. The tour ends with a tasting of the 12-year-old, a balanced, fruity and spicy single malt.