Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 years old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

Another Royal Brackla cask from Signatory Vintage, this time 12 years old and distilled in the summer of 2009.

Expert Review

Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a selected cask and bottled at 43% ABV.

Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt Whisky. Distilled in June 2009 and bottled in August 2021 by independent bottler Signatory Vintage, from a single selected cask.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is light with apple, honey and a mild oak.

Palate

The palate is round with caramel, citrus and a mild spiciness.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and soft.

Specifications

Name: Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Royal Brackla
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: a selected cask
Distilled: 16/06/2009
Bottled: 02/08/2021
EAN No.: 5021944113972

Flavour Profile

Soft · Citrus · Single Cask

Did You Know?

Royal Brackla was founded in 1812 by Captain William Fraser and still stands on its original site near Nairn on Scotland's north-east Highland coast.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

What does Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% taste like?

Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Should Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% be enjoyed neat or with water?

Both work well. Neat shows the whisky's full strength, while a few drops of water can open up the aromas further, especially at 43% ABV.

Which glass suits Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass gathers the aromas best and gives the most precise experience of both nose and palate.

Is Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for an enthusiast or collector who appreciates cask type, history and character over the ordinary.

How should Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Unopened, the whisky keeps for years.

What defines whisky from Royal Brackla?

Royal Brackla is known for a style that comes through clearly in Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.

Can Royal Brackla 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage 12 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43% be used in cocktails?

It can certainly work in a simple Old Fashioned, but it is best enjoyed neat first, to show its full character.