ABV 40%
Really very nice indeed. Maybe could have done with being at 42 or 43% ABV.
Joel Harrison
Royal Brackla
Brand
16 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
16
Age (Years)
2016
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Really quite juicy with tonnes of tropical fruit but all wrapped up in a hessian sack. Two of the three Js from Dundee: Jute and Jam.\n
Palate: The wood here is integrated very well indeed with the spirit and provides a launchpad for the most delicate of fruits (pineapple, coconut and papaya) without anything being too powerful.\n
Finish: The papaya takes a step forward, followed by green banana and finally the drying oak.\n
Comment: Really very nice indeed. Maybe could have done with being at 42 or 43% ABV.
Score: 9.1
Taster
Nose: Quite mature and oily aromas with a little fragrant oak and barley. A good dollop of stewed fruit follows along with hints of lime, apple and vanilla.
Palate: Oily and barley with drying tannins, coffee and stewed fruit. Mature and lightly earthy with some balancing, creamy, slightly sawdusty American oak.\n
Finish: Good length with the light honey balancing the drier oak notes.\n
Comment: Gentle and mature. The perfect dram, to unwind after a hard day at the office!
Score: 8.5
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