Royal Brackla 12 Year (Discontinued)

Bitter after taste, strong smoke, don't recommend for beginners

Band-aids, briny. warm finish.

Oily, light bodied, briny, and slightly salty. Lingers after a few drinks and just sits with you.

Rich balanced flavor and full mouth feel make this a whisky that can be enjoyed every day. Except the days I prefer a smoky, peaty Islay or a Speyside Sherry bomb. However the much better Highland Park 12 is available for a few dollars less so I can't give this more than 3 stars.

A little smoke, decent drinking.

Fabulous Twins liquor sale purchase at $43. Royal warrant issued by King William IV in 1833 made this the Kings own whisky. Finished in Oloroso sherry butts for complexity this is a sought after single malt. Poured neat, nice sweet notes. Bubble gum, banana, malt, light tropics and gentle wood. Some mild spice sneaks in too. Palate brings the same with sweet gummy malt taking center stage followed by tropical fruit, Christmas like spice and wood trailing off. Not the deepest flavors but quite delicious. Reminds me a lot of Aberfeldy 12 combined with Old Pulteney profile with more complexity. Finish is drying sherried malt and wood with a hint of smokiness and bubble gum. This is very tasty scotch with a great historical story that I really enjoyed. At normal price points not sure I would rush to replace my bottle but undeniably delicious scotch..........86/100