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Brora 30 Year (2010 Special Release)
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
September 30, 2015 (edited December 29, 2017)
It's not every day you have a 30 yr old from a now closed distillery. So, naturally, any reviews will be slightly biased with the emotional aspect of having a piece of history. But---regardless...emotionally biased or not...this was simply amazing. The nose is bit farmy...reminds me of visiting a Pennsylvania farm during harvest season. Horse saddles. A bit of hay. The taste doesn't let down after that nose experience. Briny, strong and more prominent smoke. The Pennsylvania horse farm suddenly becomes a seaside stand selling smoked herring. With a bit of water, you get prominent fruit with the smoke---some lemons, apples.
I love this one. It's not an everyday drink, by the farthest stretch of the imagination. But if you're a serious fan of whisky, this has to be on your bucket list.
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@Telex Clynelish 14 will get you 80% of the way there without having to sell an organ to afford a bottle. I've tasted 3 Brora's, including this one, but it was too long ago now to do reviews. I do think *some* of the fame is based on rarity, but yes 5 stars for sure.
@Telex : in a way, that new JW Ghost & Rare provides a Brora, although blended, but relatively affordable compared to the price of a Brora nowadays. (Personally I'm gonna wait till 5 years once the "new" Brora by Diageo puts out its first offering
You're a lucky man to have the ability to taste this I hear. I would do almost anything to have a sip of any Brora just based on reputation.
That explains the barnyard notes I got! I had this about 2 yrs ago I think...one of the best whiskies I've ever had
I've played Brora GC in northern Scotland. Cattle and sheep roam the course along with the golfers. What a blast.