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Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
16 years

Category: Highland single malt whisky

Product of: Product of United Kingdom 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.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Royal Brackla 16 Year Old

Scotch Whisky Regions

Single Malt Scotch whiskies are grouped by region, each embracing certain characteristics. These are: Highlands (inc. & Speyside), Lowlands, Islands, Islay

Whisky Highland single malt cocktail recipes

View 2 Whisky Highland single malt recipes on Difford's Guide

Produced by Royal Brackla Distillery

Boasting a home said to have inspired William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the first Scotch whisky to receive a royal warrant, Royal Brackla can truly claim its name is steeped...

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