Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 493) - Rebels (The Guerilla Casks)
- Distillery
- Brackla
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.9%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £74.5
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Tobacco
- Description
- Royal Brackla's 9-year-old 2012 from the Rebels Guerilla Casks series was matured in a first-fill Banyuls wine barrique, the French fortified wine bringing unexpected richness to the Highland malt. The cask influence introduces dark fruit, candied notes, and subtle tannin structure alongside the distillery's natural honeyed maltiness and orchard character. At cask strength, the spirit delivers full texture and complexity, with the wine influence creating a sophisticated, layered finish. A compelling exploration of how unconventional cask choices can elevate a young whisky beyond traditional expectations.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Royal Brackla 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 493) - Rebels (The Guerilla Casks) is a 9-year-old single malt from Brackla (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, fresh fruit, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Royal Brackla's 9-year-old 2012 from the Rebels Guerilla Casks series was matured in a first-fill Banyuls wine barrique, the French fortified wine bringing unexpected richness to the Highland malt. The cask influence introduces dark fruit, candied notes, and subtle tannin structure alongside the distillery's natural honeyed maltiness and orchard character. At cask strength, the spirit delivers full texture and complexity, with the wine influence creating a sophisticated, layered finish. A compelling exploration of how unconventional cask choices can elevate a young whisky beyond traditional expectations.
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