Royal Brackla The Exceptional Cask Series 18 Years Old 2000

The Exceptional Cask Series

700ml / 46%

Single Malt

$312

An elegant Royal Brackla single malt, an 18 year old, from 2000 from the distillery, at 46%. The King’s Own Whisky, showing dried fruit, fig and walnut. Fruity, spiced and well aged. Made on the estate of Cawdor Castle. Distilled by the Cawdor Burn. Smooth, fruity and quietly grand. Honeyed orchard fruit and oak spice.

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SKU RYB012 Categories Highlands, Royal Brackla, Scottish Whisky, Whiskey Brand: Royal Brackla

Description

An official Royal Brackla single malt, aged 18 year old from 2000, drawn from cask 5000 & 5001 and bottled at 46%. Only 996 bottles were released. Opened in 1812 in the Highlands on the estate of Cawdor Castle, Royal Brackla is the King's Own Whisky. Captain Fraser, late of the army in India, shipped his spirit south to beat the local smugglers.

Double distilled in tall copper pot stills with upward angled lyne arms, giving the refined, lightly spiced make at its heart. A sherry butt held it, the wood lending raisin and walnut. Beyond seventeen years the malt grows deep and rounded, dried fruit and oak spice over honey. A gentle, unhurried maturation suits the refined Royal Brackla character. The King's Own Whisky has carried its royal connection for nearly two centuries. Unpeated and fruit led, the spirit takes sherry and wine casks gracefully.

At 46% it is smooth and fruity. The Oloroso brings dried fruit, fig and a nutty depth, and the refill oak lending honey and vanilla runs under a refined, fruity sweetness. A dried fruit and a gentle oak spice give it real depth. The finish runs honeyed, spiced and soft. This is a fragrant Highland single malt of real finesse.