Brora 32 years 10th Release Bottled 2011

Origin and bottling

This particular Single Malt from the Brora distillery was bottled in the year 2011. The age on the label indicates 32 years, so with a little calculation, we then know that the distillation of this whisky must have been around the year 1978, 1979. The distillery closed in 1983, but fortunately the owner, Diageo, kept many of the casks and bottled them in the Diageo Special Releases series after prolonged maturation. This is the 10th release and only 1,500 bottles were eventually released.

Cask type

The whisky spent 32 years on a combination of American oak and European oak. The casks used are from the whisky world and have previously held whisky. We are therefore talking about Refill American & European Oak.

Tasting note

Colour

Gold

Nose

The first scent that emerges is chimney. Soot and smouldering wood in the fireplace. Eucalyptus and medicinal scents as we know them from the great Islay whiskies. But this is not an Isaly, this is a Single Malt from the far North of Scotland and that comes through clearly with the briny influences that Brora is also known for. So the smell of caramel sea salt on slightly burnt toast.

Taste

This is Brora!!! Peat, fruit, forest, sea. A BBQ on Brora Beach (do they actually have a beach there) filled with the finest fish freshly caught in the North Sea. You can definitely add some water to your glass. This gives more character, but less power. Personally, we prefer the bottle strength, that's how it impresses us the most.

Overall impression

Serge Valentin gives this Brora 32 years 94 points, we can only agree. This is one of the finest whiskies ever tasted!

Tasting notes Serge Valentin: 94 points (Whiskyfun.com)

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.

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.