The Brora 15th Release Diageo Special Releases 2016 is an exceptional whisky from the cult-closed Brora distillery, located in the Highlands. Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2016, this exquisite 38-year-old whisky is part of the renowned Diageo Special Releases series. With only 2984 bottles available, this release is a true collector's item. Bottled at an ABV of 48.6%, this whisky epitomizes the classic Brora style, balancing fruit, smoke, and a subtly farmyard-tinged character. This luxurious 700ml bottle captures the essence of Brora’s heritage, embodying complexity, harmony, and elegance in every sip.
The Brora 15th Release is unique due to its age, having been matured for 38 years, and its limited availability of only 2984 bottles. It also features a delightful balance of fruit, smoke, and farmyard notes, making it a standout in the Diageo Special Releases series.
Many reviewers have noted that the Brora 15th Release surpasses some of its predecessors in complexity and balance. It has been compared favorably to the 14th Release, offering deeper and more integrated flavors.
The Brora 15th Release features a richly complex profile with notes of peat, caramel, ginger, hazelnut, and dark chocolate, with a finish that includes hay, wood, malty biscuit, and ash.
Peatiness, citrus, hay, wet wool, vanilla
Peaty, caramel, ginger, hazelnut, dark chocolate, smoky, mint
Leaves, hay, woody, malty biscuit, ash
The Brora 15th Release offers a complex and captivating taste profile, characterized by peaty notes, sweet caramel, and spicy undertones, with a lingering finish of hay and wood.
The Brora 15th Release is a masterpiece befitting its prestigious lineage. Its aroma is wonderfully complex, combining peaty, earthy, and fruity notes in a harmonious blend. The taste is rich and layered, offering a delightful dryness with intricate flavors revealing themselves gradually. The long, sublime finish retains interest and complexity throughout. This whisky is a true testament to Brora's legacy, and anyone able to experience it is in for a textural and flavorful treat.
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