A massive, brooding and drying old Brora seemingly made of smoke, oak, pepper, dark fruit and fire. In colour, a burnished honey-gold. It shows smoke, oilskind and rich, dark bitter sweet notes on the nose, with hints of the beach and a big woody bonfire and a savoury, earthy, very peppery centre. The taste starts bitter-sweet and smooth with sea salt, pepper and spiced oak wood. A splash of water brings up the spice, smoky sweetness and smooth texture, with the pepper now more cooling. Drying on the palate throughout, and in the finish.

70cl/44.2%