Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2011 Dram Mor 1st Fill Sherry Butt Cask #417 (2023) 70cl
1 of 457 bottles
Royal Brackla's robust spirit matures particularly well in sherry casks, so we are thrilled to present this single cask beauty from the warehouses of independent bottler, Dram Mor. It's an 11 year old that was fully matured in a single Oloroso sherry butt, and promises to be quite the treat.
Tasting Notes
Nose : Gentle, warming and drying Oloroso with a slight tropical slant. Dusty old books that someone has spilled golden syrup upon.
Palate : Much more balanced than the nose may suggest. Creamy and cool to start with a big hit of burnt butter and white chocolate. Beautiful stewed fruits sit side by side with old school boiled sweets.
Finish : Warmer, dryer than expected with a delightful heat that sits on the tip of the tongue and doesn't want to leave. Liquorice root, gentian and bitter chocolate linger giving you something to chew on long after the dram is gone. A long finish that lasts an age with delicate spices dancing on the tongue.
About Royal Brackla
Royal Brackla is called Royal Brackla for a reason. Captain William Fraser of Brackla House on the estate of Cawdor Castle originally founded the distillery in 1812. The distillery started distilling that same year. The distillery was the first to be granted a royal warrant by King William IV in 1835. Only few other distilleries have ever been given a royal warrant. This distinction gave the distillery leverage over the rest of the market. From this point on, the distillery was allowed to use the addition "Royal" in its name and was also known as "The King's own Whisky".
In 1852, the distillery was taken over by Robert Fraser & Company. They operated the distillery until 1898, at which point the original buildings were demolished and the entire site rebuilt, and the Royal Brackla Distillery Company was founded. In 1919, the distillery changed hands again when John Mitchell and James Leict from Aberdeen acquired the site. In 1926, John Bisset & Company took over the entire distillery. In 1943, SMD took over the distillery when they acquired John Bisset and Company. In 1970, the number of stills was increased from 2 to 4.
The site was mothballed in 1985, and production resumed six years later in 1991. The site underwent a massive renovation in 1997, with more than 2 million Pound Sterling being spent. One year later, the brand Dewar's as well as the distillery had to be sold due to an obligations of the European watchdog. Bacardi bought the distillery and the Dewar's brand from Diageo.
About Dram Mor
Dràm Mòr is an independent spirits bottler established in 2019 by husband and wife team Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald. The company started as an export agency for Scottish brands, but as demand for independent, high-quality spirits increased, we decided it was time to venture into the world of independent bottling. They provide bespoke single cask spirits to 14 countries worldwide and they're delighted to grow the business portfolio to include a range of spirits along with carefully selected whiskies. Today, their products can be found in specialty spirits retailers, Michelin Star restaurants, and bespoke wine and gourmet outlets worldwide. Viktorija and Kenny both have backgrounds working for Whisky companies and are the co-founders of the Mòr Whisky Club held at Oran Mòr, Glasgow.
56.1% ABV
70cl
