Brora Triptych Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 X 50cl

£30,000.00

A truly special, once in a generation release to mark the momentous reopening of the mystical distillery 36 years after it closed. This type of bottling is so rare and special, with only 300 sets released, it is a genuine piece of history and art from one of Scotland’s most fabled distilleries. A release of this kind will not be possible to replicate for another half century, or at least the year 2070. Brora Triptych is a truly special one – assembling a set of the three eras that epitomise Brora. Each liquid a celebration of restoration and an ode to the rare characteristics that define Brora whisky; waxy, peated and earthy. A collection of three vintages that define Brora never before released at once, this is a true collector’s piece.

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A truly special, once in a generation release to mark the momentous reopening of the mystical distillery 36 years after it closed. This type of bottling is so rare and special, with only 300 sets released, it is a genuine piece of history and art from one of Scotland’s most fabled distilleries. A release of this kind will not be possible to replicate for another half century, or at least the year 2070. Brora Triptych is a truly special one – assembling a set of the three eras that epitomise Brora. Each liquid a celebration of restoration and an ode to the rare characteristics that define Brora whisky; waxy, peated and earthy. A collection of three vintages that define Brora never before released at once, this is a true collector’s piece.

ELUSIVE LEGACY (42.8%) A rare style from casks of 1972, this whisky represents an earthy expression, only created in short periods throughout the distillery’s history. This fleeting icon has grown to becoming a defining character from Brora.

AGE OF PEAT (48.6%) Brora’s Age Of Peat, between 1972-1980 saw peating levels rise to meet soaring demand for blended whiskies. Highland whiskies were not renowned for their high levels of peat at this time. Today we celebrate these whiskies in their own right, with an expression drawn from casks of 1977.

TIMELESS ORIGINAL (47.5%) This expression is from limited stocks of 1982 and represents the distinct waxiness that made Brora famous. Returning to lower peating levels, reflective of Brora whisky before the age of peat, this signature style allows Brora’s waxy character to truly sing.

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Elusive Legacy: A strong aroma blends wood spice with hints of peach tarte Tatin

Age Of Peat: This expression is elegant on the nose with creamy vanilla invigorated by freshly cut green apples and hints of beeswax

Timeless Original: Sherberty lemon peel, and a touch of fresh green grass dance on the nose

APPEARANCE

Elusive Legacy: Warm chestnut in colour
Age Of Peat: Intensely deep and golden
Timeless Original: Glowing yellow gold in hue

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PALATE

Elusive Legacy: The taste takes off amidst a powerful rich maltiness, notes of Serrano ham, menthol and tobacco adding an intense complexity Age Of Peat: A sweetness washes over the palate, before a wave of wood spice and ginger cake unfolds

Timeless Original: Wood spice is gently revealed on the palate, whilst a mouthcoating waxiness is punctuated by hints of citronella

FINISH

Elusive Legacy: The flavours give way to pervasive sichuan chilli pepper, before a wisp of dry coal smoke lingers long after the finish

Age Of Peat: Finally a long, sweet finish of peat-fires smokiness blooms in intensity

Timeless Original: Its graceful sweetness continues into the finish, with just a hint of lingering gunpowder smokiness

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Brora

Brora distillery is a producer of single malt Scotch whisky based in Brora, Scotland. It operated between 1819 and 1983 before being mothballed until 2021, when it was reactivated. The Brora distillery was built in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford, although it was known as "Clynelish" until the opening of the Clynelish Distillery in 1968, whereupon the name of the original Clynelish was changed to "Brora". Between May 1969 and July 1973, Brora produced a heavily peated whisky to supply for blending; this was done to cover a shortage of Islay whisky caused by a drought in that region. Most of the whisky produced as Brora after 1973 is in the lightly peated Highland style. In early 1983, production at Brora was stopped and the distillery was mothballed. The release of the 1972 Brora 40 year old in 2014 was the most expensive single malt ever released by Diageo at the time, with a retail price of £7,000. On 9 October 2017 Diageo announced that it will re-open the Brora distillery with production resuming in 2020. On 19 May 2021 it was announced the reopening was complete and the first new cask of spirit had been filled.
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