Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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One of three distillery bottlings released in September 2015 (the others being a 12 and 21 year old) from Royal Brackla, the Highland single malt that's affectionately known as 'The King's Own Whisky.'

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 10/09/2015

Appearance:

Clear, mid golden amber.

Aroma:

Oil paint, pencil shavings, vanilla cake and apricot jam.

Taste:

Oloroso sherry, dried apricot, bitter orange marmalade and dry oak tannins with faint sulphur.

Aftertaste:

Dry oak tannins, sherry, marmalade and faint smokiness.

Overall:

Dry oaky tannins and sherry dominate with orange marmalade and dried apricot.