A cult malt with a sad story to tell. Originally known as Clynelish, this distillery became a victim of its own success when a new distillery was built alongside it to increase capacity only a few years before the slump of the late Seventies and early Eighties. The new distillery took over the name, and the old distillery was renamed and limpe ... Read More »
A 24 year old Brora from 1981, bottled in 2006 by Ian Macleod for their Chieftan's range of whiskies. Distilled only a couple of years before the distillery closed down, this spent its life maturing in a cream sherry butt for an interesting mix of flavours.
The 8th release of Diageo's revered Brora 30yo is, in our opinion, one of the greats. Gorgeous fruit, with much less emphasis on smoke & peat this time.
The 6th bottling of Brora 30yrs from Diageo is another classic 1970s-style Brora, and standards are just as high as ever, with overt citrus and medicine cabinet notes. This is yet another fabulous release from this much-lamented extinct distillery, scoring 93 points from Whiskyfun's Serge Valentin.
This was the first ever official bottling of 25 year-old malt from the much-mourned Brora. Bottled for the 2008 Special Releases from Diageo after a string of 30yos in previous years. Jim Murray's Scotch of the Year in its category two years running.
Whisky Bible 2011: Best Single Malt (22-27 Years); 96 Points
The latest Brora 30yo is a very welcome return to form. Big and brooding, with a firm peppery, tweedy character and hints of coffee and dark chocolate. 1 bottle per customer.
A 21 year old release from this closed distillery, formerly the twin of still running Clynelish. Bottled by Direct Wines as part of their First Cask series.
'Rich and complex, this unfolds slowly and has richness, balance, texture, sweet waxy fruits and a lift of smoke. Some package. 9/10' Dave Broom, Whisky Magazine April 2004