Royal Brackla 11 Years Old 2008 (Authentic Collection)

From Cadenhead's comes this Royal Brackla, aged 11 year old from 2008 and bottled at 56.3%. Royal Brackla, built in 1812 by Captain William Fraser in the Highlands on the estate of Cawdor Castle, is the first Royal distillery in Scotch. The house style leans on sherry wood, fruity and elegant.

Double distilled in tall copper pot stills with upward angled lyne arms, giving the refined, lightly spiced make at its heart. A refill American oak cask held it, keeping the fruity character to the fore. Still young, the malt is clean and fruity with a soft spice. A gentle, unhurried maturation suits the refined Royal Brackla character. Brackla earned the prefix Royal long before most distilleries had a brand at all. The malt is prized by blenders for its fragrant, fruity lift. Sherry and wine casks suit the elegant spirit, adding fruit and depth. The distillery was rebuilt and expanded across its long working life.

At a natural 56.3% it is full and fruity. The refill oak lending honey and vanilla runs under citrus and a floral lift. It is refined and deep, the fruit and oak well matched. The finish is deep, spiced and rounded. This is an elegant Highland malt of real depth.