Brora (silent) SMWS Society Cask No. 61.9 Whisky 18 Year Old · 1981 Vintage

Colour

Deep, burnished amber with copper-gold sheen and a whisper of mahogany.

Nose

Coastal and smoky, this nose bursts with brine and peat, like sea spray over charred barley. Medicinal iodine and a touch of tar mingle with vanilla and citrus zest, while a waxy, mineral backbone gives Brora’s sea-forward gravitas.

Palate

Full-bodied, mouth-coating and intensely peated, this Brora delivers smoky coastal peat, brine and iodine with a waxy richness. Dried fig, treacle and dark chocolate mingle with subtle sherry warmth, while citrus zest brightens the mid-palate. The finish is long and maritime, with peat and oak echoing into a lingering, warm glow.

Finish

An ultra-long, maritime finish: tidal smoke and sea spray cling to the tongue, while sherry-rich sweetness deepens behind it. Warming peat, cocoa, and a touch of leather persist as iodine and mineral notes slowly fade into a polished, salty afterglow that lingers long on the palate.