2014 Signatory Vintage Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #67 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"A highly tasty, relaxed sherried Highland malt that prioritises integrated fruit richness over brute-force intensity." - whiskybase.com

Chosen by King William IV in 1835 to be known as the King’s own whisky, Brackla was given a Royal Warrant, the first of its kind, and from then on was called "Royal Brackla". Today, the distillery’s range has been revamped, re-entering the market in 2015. Known for employing an unusually long fermentation combined with tall stills to create an ester-rich spirit, the malt is typically fruity and fairly robust, working well with sherry casks. We were impressed with the official release 12 year old. This edition from Signatory's 100 proof series offers a Brackla with similar character, plus much more concentration and mouthfeel due to a higher abv and zero-filtration. Matured in both first-fill oloroso and x-Bourbon casks, according to one taster, "Rather than feeling hot or spirit-led, the whisky delivers a smooth, flowing experience where the jammy fruit notes remain cohesive throughout." A great opportunity to try this relatively rare make. Give it twenty minutes to breathe and open up.

Other reviews... another solid release in 100 proof series. Sherry cask does not fully dominate, allowing to taste what has left from the base distillate. Whisky is not complex, but with this price it should not be an issue. - whiskybase.com