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Brora 1981 (Oloroso Sherry Butt) 26 YO 70cl @ 48% Vol

Distillery Closed in 1983

History:
First known as Clynelish when it first opened in 1819,  Brora was established in the former mash house of Clynelish in 1969 when the modern Clynelish was rebuilt across the road from the old distillery.   Brora only operated for a short while.   It has been closed since May 1983.   Its sister distillery, Clynelish has produced since 1968 a less peaty malt than Brora also known as the old Clynelish.

The original distillery was established by the Marquis of Stafford, Duke of Sutherland in 1819 to offer work for displaced crofters during the clearances and as an access market for his locally produced barley.   Clynelish is a typical example of a coastal Highland malt from the North -East that resembles an island malt.



Nose:  Rich mulled wine, prunes, blackforest gateau. Iodine and light smoke.

Body: Salty, leathery, caramel, cocoa beans. So rich yet so well balanced.

Finish: Delicate balance between light fruit, eucalypsus, and salty almonds.