(Royal Brackla) I don’t normally like a Royal Brackla, but this is surprisingly good. Upfront there’s some wood and spice - ginger, pepper and dried cinnamon. As it develops you get more dried fruit, treacle and more of the spice. There is a long, slightly sour finish that pleasantly numbs the palate. With a drop of water it’s more of the same. The wood is more present throughout, but with less of the sweet dried fruit.