Royal Brackla 2011 12 YO Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Royal Brackla 2011 12 YO Rare Find (Gleann Mór), 59.5%

An independent bottling of Royal Brackla from Gleann Mór. This whisky has been matured in a single (cask #80) 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry cask. Limited to 352 bottles.

The Royal Brackla 2011 12 YO Rare Find (Gleann Mór) goes on sale in Norway next week at NOK 2061 (18713901).

Nose: Dried fruits with a dry, mildly spiced profile. Simple and straightforward, though not particularly captivating.

Taste: Full-bodied with a strong spicy kick upfront. Less on the sweetness, with notes of rowan berries and a hint of grapefruit.

Finish: Medium to short, quickly tapering off to a rather bland, watery end.

Comment: Starts bold but fizzles out.

Score 82/100

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-Thomas