Braeval Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old · 1995 Vintage
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The Connoisseurs Choice range is Gordon & MacPhail’s long-running series of single malt Scotch whiskies, first introduced in 1968. It showcases carefully selected casks from distilleries across Scotland, often highlighting styles, ages, and distilleries that are rarely seen as official releases.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
A deep, rich amber with coppery highlights and mahogany undertones, glinting with a warm, honeyed glow.
Nose
Opulent sherry-soaked nose of dark dried fruits: raisins, figs, and prunes, lifted by orange zest, roasted almonds, and cocoa. Vanilla and toasted oak bring warmth, while nutmeg and clove add a refined spice. Rich, inviting, and distinctly Speyside, promising a luxuriant palate.
Palate
Silky and full on the palate, Braeval unfolds a sherry-rich tapestry of dried fruit—raisin, fig and orange peel—flushed with cocoa and warm spices. Oak lends vanilla and almond notes as the sweetness lingers to a long, comforting finish.
Finish
Long, sumptuous finish with sherried depth: dried fig and plum notes mingle with dark chocolate, while velvet oak frames a gentle spice bloom of cinnamon and clove. The warmth lingers, leaving a refined, cocoa-dusted fruitiness that softly coats the palate.