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A rare 17-year-old single cask Speyside single malt from the Braeval distillery (formerly known as Braes of Glenlivet), bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as their inaugural release from this distillery (cask 113.1). Distilled in November 1979 and bottled in September 1997 at a natural cask strength of 59.1%.
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87.3 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
teacup_socks2 OctThe fruit teas catch my attention here, especially alongside citrus rinds and yellow and green fruits. That combination appeals to my taste for tea notes, while condensed milk and honey bring a sweeter side to the palate’s peppery warmth. On the nose, leafy earthiness and cigarette tobacco contrast with ginger biscuits and honeyed brown bread; there’s more going on than sweetness alone. The finish sounds gentler, with floral freshness, toffee and a tropical fruity flourish. I’d favour the tea and citrus elements, though the tobacco gives this a character that won’t suit every preference. It’s a varied combination, and the shift from earthy nose to fresh finish is what makes it interesting to me.
cedar_atlas14 SeptThe ginger biscuits and honeyed brown bread give this a clear baked-grain direction. Leafy earthiness and cigarette tobacco keep the sweetness from feeling simple. Yellow and green fruits bring a brighter turn, followed by a fresh, floral finish.
The fruit teas and citrus rinds bring a welcome lift alongside the sweet, rounded notes. That mix of brightness and warmth sounds especially appealing to me.
