Royal Brackla 25 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 33 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Warm. Sweet. Palate Lean and spicy. Very lively flavours. Immediate anis. Herbal, Tobacco-like. Finish Firm, gripping. Took me by the scruff of the neck and sent me to work. Comment More typical of the unusual hot, dry, cleansing character of this distinctive whisky.

Dave Broom Nose Fresh wood (sandalwood) sweet malt, cherry, spices and peanut shells with a lovely vanilla pod/custardy note. Palate Sweet fruits (melon, apricot). That sweet vanilla custard takes charge, but there's a nutty undertow balancing things. Oak is fairly firm. Finish Dry and nutty. Comment A well built and delicious dram.