Detailed Description
An incredible old Brora, bottled by Douglas Laing for the Platinum Selection range. Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2003 at 26 years old, this continued an incredible run of casks from the distillery for the Laings – with an average score of 92 points on WhiskyBAse, this is a must-try for Brora fans.
Brora 1977 26 Year Old Old & Rare Platinum 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: The finish is surprisingly long and warming.
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.
