Bottle Information
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Bottled 2010. A much sought after malt produced for a short period 1969-1983. A strong, smooth Highland malt with peat, phenols and a gentle sweetness. Matured in re-fill sherry butts.
Brora
Brora Distillery is situated in the north east of Scotland close to the Sutherland coast on the edge of Brora. Established in 1819 as Clynelish Distillery by the Marquis of Sutherland to produce fine Highland malt whisky and re-named Brora Distillery in 1975. Brora Distillery is an iconic Scottish malt distillery with a round red brick chimney, malt kiln with pagoda roof, a bellcote topped with a gilded weather cock, two big wooden worm tubs, miniscule gauger’s house, two wee copper stills and wonderful old dunnage warehouses. Brora Distillery closed in 1983 and is unlikely to re-open and so is a lost Scottish malt whisky distillery.
Nose: initially fresh with hints of dried fruits - apricots and peaches. A lemon freshness becomes evident and a hint of cinnamon develops. Palate: Some delicate peat, intertwined with sherry sweetness. Mouth watering with a delicate butterscotch edge.
Approved by
The Distillery
Brora
Brora Distillery, located near the Sutherland coast at the edge of Brora, was originally established in 1819 as Clynelish Distillery by the Marquis of Stafford and the Countess of Sutherland, producing premium Highland malt whisky on their expansive estate. Renamed Brora Distillery in 1975, its surviving yet delicate buildings showcase a round red brick chimney, a malt kiln with a pagoda roof, a bellcote crowned by a gilded weathercock, two substantial wooden worm tubs, a tiny gauger’s house, and two modest copper stills. Despite its closure in 1983, the site gained renown as a lost Scottish malt whisky distillery until 21st May 2021, when Brora Distillery reopened its gates after thirty-eight years, revitalizing its storied heritage and reasserting its position among Scotland’s most iconic Highland whisky landmarks.
View all Brora whiskies
Why The Whisky Barrel
Award-Winning Excellence
The Queen's Award for Enterprise for our commitment to quality & innovation.
International Shipping
Delivering exceptional Scotch whisky to customers in over 50 countries.
Independent Bottler Specialists
Access rare single malts and grains unavailable elsewhere.
Family Values
A personal touch in everything we do, from curation to customer service
