Detailed Description
The 12th release of Brora from Diageo’s Annual Special Releases, this was distilled in 1977 and has been bottled at 35 years of age. This is a mix of refill American Oak and European Oak casks and is a return to the much loved, earthier character of earlier releases.
Brora 1977 35 Year Old 12th Release Bot.2013 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes
Nose: Delightful aroma.
Palate: The initial rush of peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness with hints of spice.
Finish: Finish is smooth and long.
Distillery Information
The Brora distillery was built in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford, although it was known as “Clynelish” until the opening of the Clynelish Distillery in 1968, whereupon the name of the original Clynelish was changed to “Brora”. Between May 1969 and July 1973, Brora produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought in that region. Most of the whisky produced as Brora after 1973 is in the lightly peated Highland style.
