Scott_E
Royal Brackla 12 Year (Discontinued)
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
June 21, 2018 (edited June 14, 2019)
I have seen this on shelves and often wondered about this; tempted to purchase out of sheer curiosity. Decent packaging, majestic name. Well, the wondering is no more.
A fruity beginning with a mixture of citrus tangerine, white fruity apples and some tropical kiwi and pineapples. The sweeter notes of vanilla and caramel are swirled in. Lightly toasted whole wheat bread provide some a cereal grains.
The nose come through on the palate within a medium body. Apples, vanilla, caramel, orange creamsicle. There is an oaky spice with a dash of black pepper that comes through towards the finish.
The finish is bitter and slightly drying with a touch of cucumber and ginger that is medium in length.
This is a good whisky that provides some good aromatics and some enjoyable sweetness. It falls a bit short on the palate and finish and encourages another draw sooner than later. For the average shelf price, one is better spending on something else, at a lower cost. Worthy of a taste, though. Thanks @Generously_Paul for the sample. [85/100][Tasted: 6/19/18]
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This is most certainly overpriced. Even at the duty free 1L price it’s too much for what you get. I hear the 16 is an even bigger disappointment