Royal Brackla 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 12 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sweet but slightly burnt. Reminiscent of treacle toffee. Perhaps even molasses. Palate Starts sweet, almost icing-sugar, then quickly dries to grassier, herbal, oily notes. Finish Light peat. Cedar. Comment A pleasant malt, but this bottling has less structure than I remember. It is to be hoped that new owners Dewar's give more prominence to this distillery.

Jim Murray Nose Delicate and floral, the oak input from the bourbon barrel is in perfect harmony with the gently sweet malt. Palate Less compelling than the aroma. Offers mouth-watering malt before a burst of peat dries it out. Finish Bittersweet, oaky-smoky affair that lasts longer than expected. Comment An impressively balanced, stylish dram that deserves far better recognition.