Brora 35 years 12th Release Bottled 2013

Origin and bottling

This particular Single Malt from the Brora distillery was bottled in the year 2013. The age on the label indicates 35 years, so with a little calculation, we then know that the distillation of this whisky must have been around the year 1976, 1977. 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 12th release and 2944 bottles were eventually released.

Cask type

The whisky spent 35 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

35 years of maturation has certainly done something to this whisky. The wood aroma is therefore evident and gives character to the aroma. Full of smokiness and a lovely ashtray nose. Spicy and petrol station, a can of sardines just being opened. Smoky, salty and full of character is how we prefer them. Are there any nicer scents than this?

Taste

The flavour is fat, or waxy if you want to put it more fancy. Full rich flavour where the smoky character again gives a lot of character to this Brora. Spicy, briny and special. These are flavours you rarely come across in today's whiskies. Unique and loved, at least by us.

Finish

The finish is exactly what we expected it to be. Rich and long with the taste of kipper lingering for minutes.

Overall impression

These are the glasses that impress and stay with you for a long time. Expensive, sure, but every sip is enjoyment and that's worth something too.

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.