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Requested By hvalbuena

Royal Brackla 18 Year Sherry Cask Finish (Palo Cortado)

Single Malt

Royal Brackla // Highlands, Scotland

Requested By hvalbuena
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  • 14 Reviews

community rating

4.16
4.16 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 14 )

Introduced in 2022, this is one of three core whiskies in the Royal Brackla portfolio. Malt Master Stephanie Macleod finished each of the three expressions in a sherry cask from Bodegas Jose y Miguel Martin in Jerez, Spain. For this 18 Year, Palo Cortado sherry casks were used.

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Also notable is the new portfolio is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added caramel coloring. Availability for the US begins in July 2022 in select markets including NY, DC, and Chicago. .

Introduced in 2022, this is one of three core whiskies in the Royal Brackla portfolio. Malt Master Stephanie Macleod finished each of the three expressions in a sherry cask from Bodegas Jose y Miguel Martin in Jerez, Spain. For this 18 Year, Palo Cortado sherry casks were used. Also notable is the new portfolio is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added caramel coloring. Availability for the US begins in July 2022 in select markets including NY, DC, and Chicago.

    • age
      18 Year
    • Cost
    • abv
      46.0
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    Palo Cortado sherry cask finish

Tasting Notes

"There's a more spiced and toasted oak aroma on the nose than the more fruit-forward 12 year version. The taste reflects these aromas with the whisky offering up a lightly tannic, bittersweet profile. The finish shows just a touch of dark honey on the finish. The mid-palate opens up a bit on further tastings so allow the dram to breathe a bit after pouring. The fruit aromas found are more dark/dried and less fresh and bright. More of a studious expression than its younger counterpart. "
Added by Stephanie Moreno
Score 85
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Flavor Profile

Spicy & Rich

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