Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Royal Brackla Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information
Founded in 1812 by Captain William Fraser
Location Speyside region Findhorn valet district
Water source The Cowdor Burn.

Royal Brackla Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment
Large stainless steel mash tun.
2 Stainless steel washbacks
4 large capacity pot stills
Matured in American oak bourbon with some sherry casks

Royal Brackla Scotch Whisky
Distillery History
Captain William Fraser founded the distillery at Cawdor in 1812 at the height of the illicit whisky domination. He complained “he was surrounded by people who drank nothing but whisky yet he could not sell 100 gallons in a year.”

In 1835 the “Royal” was added to distillery name of Brackla, having been given the royal warrant. Bestowed as a result of King William IV’s particular liking for the whisky, which was called ‘The King’s Own Whisky’. The distillery is one of only three ever entitled to the ‘Royal’ appellation.

Queen Victoria extended the royal warrant in 1838

During 1852 Robert Fraser takes control of the distillery

Brackla was used in the making of the very first blended whiskies, assembled from malts and grains, a process developed by Edinburgh merchant, Andrew Usher.

The distillery remained in the hands of the Fraser family until the end of the century.1898 when the Brackla Distillery Co Ltd was formed, gaining the lease and land for expansion from the Earl of Cawdor.

In 1919 John Mitchell and James Leith of Aberdeen acquired the company and in 1926 sold it to John Bisset & Co Ltd of Leith. Who where taken over by DCL in 1943

In 1966 the floor maltings were closed and a second pair of stills where added in 1970.

Component of Dewar’s White Label Blended Whisky

Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottlings

Royal Brackla (no age statement)
Royal Brackla Aged 10 Years

Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 10 Years
Colour: Golden amber

Nose: A light, fresh and floral nose, which brings to mind the rustic landscape of Cawdor

Body: Medium to long

Palate: The first encounter is refreshingly leafy, and develops a well rounded floral character, which is both fruity and spicy

Finish: An extremely pleasant, long, malty finish, with just a hint of oak

Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Vintage Older Distillery Bottlings

Royal Brackla aged 20 years 1978 - 59.8% Rare Malts Selection released 1998.

Royal Brackla aged 25.

Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 year old 1978 - 59.8% released 1998

Rare Malts Selection.

Colour: Green gold

Flowery with some ginger on the nose.

The rich bodied style, characteristic sweetly honeyed flavours and warming, dry finish makes a splendid after dinner malt.

Royal Brackla Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Independent Bottlings

Cadenhead’s
Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Coopers Choice,
Mackillop’s Choice,
Mission (Murray McDavid)
Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Scotts Selection (Speyside Distillers)

Royal Brackla 1991 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%, 70cl
Connoisseurs Choice
Distilled 1991 bottled 2007 by Gordon & MacPhail
Royal Brackla Single Malt Whisky Tasting Notes...

Colour: Pale gold.

Neat without water
Nose: Sherry notes with herbal, earthy aromas. Fruit notes with limes, melon and pears all present. Hints of charred wood.

Palate: Sweet, sherry flavours combine with a rich spiciness (liquorice sticks) traces of new leather and some sweet caramel flavours.

With water
Nose: Sherry aromas dominate. Sweet fruit and earthy aromas present with a subtle smoky note.

Palate: Sweet, sherry wood flavours. Hints of aniseed with a sweet, nutty element. Some dry, charred notes develop.

Body: Medium, rounded.

Finish: Sherry Notes

Cask Type:. Refill Sherry Casks.

Whisky Style: A rich, flavoursome Highland Malt.