The Brora 7th Release Diageo Special Releases 2008 is a remarkable 25-year-old whisky bottled in 2008. With an ABV of 56.3% and available in a 700ml bottle, it is one of only 3,000 bottles released. Originating from the Brora Distillery in the Highlands, formerly known as Clynelish, this whisky is renowned for its coastal Highland style of lightly peated whisky with a distinctive waxy character. The initial notes present an unexpectedly fruity profile that quickly transitions into smokier tones, featuring fresh walnuts, crystallized lemon zests, hints of liquorice, horseradish, and green pepper, eventually evolving into a grassier and "pleasantly acrid" profile. With a few drops of water, this whisky reveals a "majestic austerity" akin to the 30-year-old Broras. This release is noted for its more delicate and sophisticated smoke compared to the 1983 variant, with additional layers of fresh bitter almonds, white wine (Sauvignon), wet leaves and mushrooms, cloves and ginger, smoked tea (lapsang souchong), ripe apples and pears, grass, and a touch of mustard. With water, it becomes farmier and more maritime, accented by fresh mint. The long finish offers a grassy and smokier experience, with mustard and salt lingering in the aftertaste. While initially there were doubts about its ability to match the 30-year-old, this 7th Release has proven to stand out on its own, especially when given time and a few drops of water to fully release its "Broraness." scbp-4563 describes it as a simple and comfortable whisky, not overly complex, with a gratifying fermentation. The nose features furnace gas, sour pineapple, maltose, dust, corn wine, and bread crumbs, with a distinct ci-style peat, and mint. The taste is sweet, with notes of dried pineapple, fish, maltose syrup, sour pineapple, tasteless nuts, smoke peat, caramel, and fruit hard candy. The oil presentation is bright, straightforward, and balanced. The finish is slightly stimulating with mint, star anise, rising soapy notes, slight astringency, clear bitterness, and a hint of licorice.
The ABV (Alcohol by Volume) of Brora 7th Release Diageo Special Releases 2008 is 56.3%.
Only 3,000 bottles of this release were produced.
The tasting notes include fruity, smoky, grassy, waxy, and spicy profiles with hints of crystallized lemon zests, fresh walnuts, and green pepper.
This whisky originates from the Brora Distillery in the Highlands, which was previously known as Clynelish.
The Brora 7th Release Diageo Special Releases 2008 is an exceptional whisky that combines an elegant and complex profile with a delicate smokiness. Its fruity start transitions to a more robust and grassy character, making it a delight for any whisky enthusiast. While initially doubted, this release proves to be a worthy contender, especially when given time and water to reveal its full potential. This whisky stands out for its balanced and comfortable presentation, making it a memorable and gratifying experience.
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