The Brora 12th Release is a special single malt whisky from the now-silent Brora distillery, bottled in 2013 after 35 years of aging. The distillery, originally known as Clynelish, was built in 1819 and was renamed Brora in 1969 to avoid confusion with the newly built Clynelish distillery. Brora whisky produced between May 1969 and July 1973 was heavily peated to supply blended whisky, due to a shortage of heavily peated Islay whisky caused by drought and the closure of the Caol Ila distillery. Most of the whisky produced at Brora after 1973 has a lighter peat character than the whisky produced during the earlier years.
The Brora 12th Release is a limited edition of 2,944 bottles, distilled in 1977 and aged for 35 years in a combination of refill American oak and European oak casks. The whisky has a strong peaty aroma with notes of smoke, ashtray, and a hint of sardines, as well as a full, rich taste with a smoky character and a waxy texture.
This whisky is a rare find, as the Brora distillery was closed in 1983, but Diageo, the owner of the distillery, has kept many of the casks and released them as part of the Diageo Special Releases series. The 35 years of aging have given this whisky a strong wood aroma and a unique flavor profile, with notes of smoke, peat, and a hint of salt. The Brora 12th Release is a must-try for any whisky collector or enthusiast.
The Brora distillery, originally known as Clynelish, was built in 1819. It was renamed Brora in 1969 to avoid confusion with the newly built Clynelish distillery.
The Brora 12th Release is a limited edition of 2,944 bottles.
This whisky was aged for 35 years in a combination of refill American oak and European oak casks.
As an aficionado of fine whisky, the Brora 12th Release truly stands out with its rich and unique flavor profile. The balance of smoky and fruity elements, coupled with its complex salty and spicy palate, makes it a whisky to be savored. The historical significance of the now-silent Brora distillery adds an extra layer of allure, making this limited release a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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