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Brora 17 years 1981 - 1999 Society Cask No. 61.7

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Brora 17 years 1981 - 1999 Society Cask No. 61.7

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Distillery / brand Brora

Country Scotland

Region Highlands

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 58.1%

Age 17 years

Distilled 03-1981

Bottled 02-1999

Cask number 61.7

Number of bottles 306

Flavour Profiles Lightly to medium peated

Filling level Low neck

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€ 3.999,95

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Brora 17 years 1981 - 1999 Society Cask No. 61.7

This exceptional bottle from the Brora distillery, whose label states that the whisky is 17 years old and comes from a single cask, was distilled in March 1981 and bottled in February 1999 by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. With an alcohol content of no less than 61.7%, this is a powerful, cask-strength whisky that embodies the characteristics of the Brora style.

Tasting Note

Nose

The nose opens with stimulating notes of peat smoke and sea salt, followed by hints of dried fruit, leather and a subtle spiciness.

Taste

On the palate, this Brora reveals a rich complexity with layers of honey-sweet malt, complemented by the earthy flavours of peat and a hint of vanilla and oak.

Finish

The finish is long-lasting and warming, with lingering smoky notes and a hint of liquorice, leaving an unforgettable impression.

A real treat for connoisseurs.

Brora Distillery

Brora Distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands, near the coastal town of Brora in Sutherland. Founded in 1819 by the Marquis of Stafford, the distillery was originally known as Clynelish. In 1968, a new Clynelish Distillery was built next to the original one, which was then renamed Brora. The distillery produced until 1983, after which it closed, but its whiskies from that period have achieved legendary status.

A specific feature of Brora whisky is the use of peated malt during certain periods of production, which resulted in a robust and smoky flavour profile, with notes of sea salt, leather and subtle fruitiness. This unique combination of flavours made Brora whisky highly sought after by whisky lovers, collectors and investors.

In 2021, Diageo reopened Brora Distillery after an extensive restoration. The reopening marks a new era for Brora, with the distillery building on its rich heritage and traditional production methods. Brora's revival brings one of the most respected names in Scotch back into production, to the delight of whisky connoisseurs worldwide.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a prestigious and exclusive whisky club, founded in 1983 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The SMWS is known for its unique approach to selecting and bottling single cask whiskies, available exclusively to members. It is one of the most respected names in the whisky world worldwide for the high quality and special character of their bottlings.

Instead of listing the name of the distillery on the label, the SMWS uses a unique numbering system for their bottlings. The first number refers to the distillery and the second number to the specific cask bottled. This system adds to the mystique and exclusivity of the bottlings.

Please note

This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.

Brora Distillery stands in the coastal village of Brora in Sutherland, directly beside Clynelish. It was founded in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford under the name Clynelish. Ainslie & Heilbron and John Risk acquired the business in 1896; through its connection with John Walker & Sons, it joined the Distillers Company Limited in 1925. A larger modern Clynelish distillery was built beside the original site in 1967. The old plant closed briefly, but resumed production in 1969 under the name Brora.

Brora was given a new role producing heavily peated malt for blends, partly because of shortages of Islay whisky and the reconstruction of Caol Ila. Peat levels were gradually reduced from 1973 and the distillery produced several styles before closing in 1983. Its remaining casks later gave Brora cult status. Diageo began a meticulous restoration in 2018. The stillhouse was rebuilt stone by stone and the two original copper stills were refurbished. Spirit flowed again in May 2021 after 38 years. With capacity of around 800,000 litres a year, Brora deliberately remains one of Diageo’s smallest distilleries.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is an international whisky club and independent bottler founded in Edinburgh in 1983 by Pip Hills and a group of whisky-loving friends. Their journey began several years earlier with the purchase of a cask of single malt whisky. The flavour of whisky drawn from one individual cask proved so remarkable that they wanted to share the experience with a wider group of enthusiasts.

The Society focuses mainly on single cask whisky, generally bottled at cask strength, with no added colouring and without chill filtration. Each cask is assessed by a tasting panel and given an imaginative name inspired by its aroma, flavour or character. The distillery name is usually not displayed prominently on the label. Instead, SMWS uses a coding system: the first number identifies the distillery and the second records the sequence of casks bottled from it.

The Vaults in Leith has been the Society’s spiritual home since 1983. From these beginnings, SMWS developed into an international community, bottling malt and grain whisky alongside spirits such as rum and Cognac. Flavour, discovery and the individual character of each cask remain at the heart of the Society.