Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
- Distillery
- Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Honey, Oily
- Description
- Braeval's 9-year-old was matured in a Pedro Ximénez hogshead and finished in Sicilian wine casks, creating an unusual Speyside expression that bridges fruit and oak influence. The result is richer and more dessert-like than typical Braeval releases, with dried fruit, honey, and warming spice woven through the spirit. The texture is oily and coating, with a long, sweet finish layered with wood tannins. This is an intriguing bottling for those curious about how unconventional cask finishes can reshape a distillery's identity.
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Braeval 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is a 9-year-old single malt from Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Braeval's 9-year-old was matured in a Pedro Ximénez hogshead and finished in Sicilian wine casks, creating an unusual Speyside expression that bridges fruit and oak influence. The result is richer and more dessert-like than typical Braeval releases, with dried fruit, honey, and warming spice woven through the spirit. The texture is oily and coating, with a long, sweet finish layered with wood tannins. This is an intriguing bottling for those curious about how unconventional cask finishes can reshape a distillery's identity.
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