Question 1

What does Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is characterised by Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Leathery notes. Braeval's understated Speyside character deepens considerably under the influence of Recioto della Valpolicella red wine: 13 years in this Italian hogshead (distilled 2009, bottled 2022) yields plummy richness, dark fruit, and wine-soaked complexity. Only 318 bottles were produced, non-chill filtered with natural colour.

Question 2

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) has some sweetness (61/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) costs £84.7 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 62.5% ABV, Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £84.7 for Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 11

Is Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £84.7 for Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 12

How does Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) compare to Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)?

Accepted Answer

Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Braeval 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 804907) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is sweet and approachable, while Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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