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.
A Brora 1981 bottled at cask strength (aged 28yo) by Douglas Laing for their Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Smart new boxes on these new Platinum Selections.
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 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.
'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
A fabulous release from Diageo from a distillery that, on this evidence, should never have been closed. Heather, luscious malt and perfectly weighted peat - a masterpiece.
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.
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.