Royal Brackla 16 Year

Orchard fruit, light smoke and some floral notes on the nose, followed by honey and citrus on the palate. Short and slightly bitter malt finish. Not bad, but not great.

As strange a whisky as I have ever come across. I can't get myself to either like it or dislike it: there's a malty quality I really enjoy here, like drinking beer, but I question their choice of casks - I can't get past this hint of rotting wood. Teasing out the flavors more, there are additional notes of apples and walnuts that I don't find play nice. And while the finish is pleasant and reminiscent of drinking a really delicious white ale, the road to get there was too bizarre.

Very nice. Fruity with a hint of smoke.

Usquabae, Edinburgh