Brora

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1819
Closed:
1983
Last owner: DCL (today Diageo)
Stills: 1 wash, 1 spirit
Location: Brora, Sutherland

Notable Facts: The original name of the distillery was Clynelish. In 1967 the owners built a second distillery right next to it that became the modern Clynelish. The old distillery was renamed to Brora.

During the period of co-production it is not always clear what whisky was distilled in which distillery. See Serge Valentin’s excellent pages about the history of Brora for in-depth information.

Bottlings

Brora 30 yo 8th Release 2010

January 24, 2012

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Some quite intersting herbal notes can be found in this malt. Nose and finish are fantastic, but it could be a little fuller on the palate. – Rating: 86/100

Brora 1981/2008 Duncan Taylor

September 18, 2009

The first Brora I ever tasted, and I am somewhat underwhelmed. I guess the wood has taken overhand here. – Score: 83/100

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Whisky People #1 – Serge Valentin

August 31, 2010

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Place of Residence: Turckheim, France
Profession: Advertising agency
Whisky Involvement: Ratings, Tasting Notes, Malt Manaic

Some Whisky Blogs Not To Miss

June 6, 2010

Almost a year has passed since this site went online. Shortly after I published a list of 5 Essential Whisky Websites that were top of the crop at that date in my opinion. So I thought it was time to revisit that topic and write a new list, this time with a focus on whisky blogs.

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