Skara Brae 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 23) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
- Distillery
- The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £86.94
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- A 16-year-old single malt from an undisclosed Orkney distillery, bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. in 2021 from a single ex-bourbon cask at cask strength (51.5% ABV), limited to just 372 bottles.
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Skara Brae 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 23) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is a 16-year-old single malt from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company (Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, vanilla, fresh fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A 16-year-old single malt from an undisclosed Orkney distillery, bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. in 2021 from a single ex-bourbon cask at cask strength (51.5% ABV), limited to just 372 bottles.
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