Royal Brackla 21 Year Old

Royal Brackla 21 Year Old is a distinguished Highland single malt Scotch whisky distilled at the historic Royal Brackla Distillery, the first Scotch whisky distillery granted a Royal Warrant by King William IV in 1833. Re-engineered under the guidance of Master Blender Stephanie Macleod, this expression is initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels before undergoing an extensive secondary finishing period in a combination of first-fill Oloroso, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. This triple-sherry cask finish elevates the distillery's signature floral, grassy, and ester-rich Highland character with deep layers of dark dried fruit, decadent chocolate, rich syrupy sweetness, and refined oak complexity.

Food Pairing: Pairs exceptionally well with slow-roasted venison or beef tenderloin with a blackberry reduction, roast duck breast, rich fruitcake, dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, and aged cheeses such as mature Stilton or Manchego.

Tasting Notes : Deep polished mahogany with rich copper highlights, displaying a full, viscous body with an oily, luxurious, and coating mouthfeel.

Nose : Rich stewed fruits, ripe dark plums, dark chocolate, Seville orange peel, golden syrup, toasted walnuts, and aromatic oak spice.

Palate : Velvety and decadent, delivering concentrated notes of raisins, dried figs, black cherries, treacle toffee, leather, cinnamon, clove, and polished antique oak.

Finish : Long, complex, and warming with lingering notes of dark cocoa, dried fruit compote, roasted nuts, and elegant, drying sherry oak tannins.

Serve : Serve neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass or tulip-shaped whisky tasting glass, or add a few drops of pure spring water to release softer floral undertones and dried stone fruit layers.