Royal Brackla 2008 Aged 10 Years Madiera Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Firkin Whisky Co. (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 48.9% Age: 10 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number(s): 03
Date of Distilling: 2008
Matured In: an ex-Madeira Cask
Un-Chillfiltered
The Firkin Whisky Co. is all about friendship and character. Two old mates meet in bar in Tokyo. One is an ex Head Of Malts for UDV/Diageo, Mr Mike Collings, the other, the notorious Mr Raw Cask, independent bottler Mr Robin Tucek. Together they agree that they can produce independently bottled whisky like no other and so they created The Firkin Whisky Co.
For Mike and Robin it’s all about using years of experience and two incredibly developed palates to pick and create whiskies that are at the perfect point of maturation. Bottle them at the perfect alcohol percentage for maximum flavour and enjoyment.
As the lads say, “Our sole aim is to produce and share whiskies that absolutely Firkin delicious.”
Owned and operated by John Dewars and Sons Ltd for Bacardi the Royal Brackla distillery is situated in the Highland region of Scotland. It was build back in 1812 and has always been about capturing esters with long fermentation and still arms angled upwards allowing for plenty of contact with copper and plenty of reflux. The whisky itself was the first Scotch to be granted a Royal Warrant back in 1835 and attached the word ‘Royal’ to its name. King William IV gave the Royal Warrant which led to Brackla being known as ‘The King’s Own Whisky’.
This single malt whisky was distilled at the Royal Brackla distillery before being placed in an ex-Madeira Cask and left to mature for 10 years. Bottled at 48.9% abv as part of the The Firkin Whisky Co. Limited Edition Single Cask Series.
Only 170 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Subtle spice and golden syrup. Sweet, complex, baked goods and barley sugars.
Palate: Sweet red wine, Weet-Bix, lots of cereals and spice.
Finish: Lingering finish, biscuity.
