{"product_id":"royal-brackla-20-year-old-2003-exceptional-cask-series-palo-cortado-finish-50058-highland-single-malt-2023-70cl","title":"Royal Brackla 20 Year Old 2003 Exceptional Cask Series Palo Cortado Finish #50058 Highland Single Malt (2023) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Brackla 20 Year Old 2003 Exceptional Cask Series Palo Cortado Finish #50058 Highland Single Malt (2023) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 330 bottles drawn from a single casked finished in Palo Cortado sherry for its final \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and distinguished single cask release, distilled on 8th April 2003 and limited to just 330 bottles, this expression captures the artistry and precision of Royal Brackla’s craft. Initially matured in a refill barrel and finished since 20th July 2021 in a carefully selected Palo Cortado Sherry cask, it showcases the distillery’s signature elegance elevated by the nuanced influence of this exceptional cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sublime expression from Royal Brackla, this exclusive bottling is a joy for lovers of Royal Brackla or those who enjoy a refined dram. After an initial maturation in refill bourbon casks, this spirit is then masterfully finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks. Considered the Winemaker's Decision, Palo Cortado is one one of the more elusive sherries, boasting the drier and more delicate flavour profile akin to Fino sherry, but closer to the weight and spice of an Oloroso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whisky opens with luscious notes of ripe apricot and smooth, creamy vanilla, offering a soft and inviting sweetness, it's like a crème brûlée topped with fruits. Bright accents of fresh orange zest bring a lively citrus lift, while subtle undertones of roasted coffee add warmth and depth, creating a beautifully balanced and refined dram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle and sophisticated for a dram of its strength, this is a treat of a whisky which is made for sipping and savouring, allowing the nuances to reveal themselves and truly demonstrating the rich sherried sophistication that Royal Brackla is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Royal Brackla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Brackla is called Royal Brackla for a reason. Captain William Fraser of Brackla House on the estate of Cawdor Castle originally founded the distillery in 1812. The distillery started distilling that same year. The distillery was the first to be granted a royal warrant by King William IV in 1835. Only few other distilleries have ever been given a royal warrant. This distinction gave the distillery leverage over the rest of the market. From this point on, the distillery was allowed to use the addition \"Royal\" in its name and was also known as \"The King's own Whisky\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1852, the distillery was taken over by Robert Fraser \u0026amp; Company. They operated the distillery until 1898, at which point the original buildings were demolished and the entire site rebuilt, and the Royal Brackla Distillery Company was founded. In 1919, the distillery changed hands again when John Mitchell and James Leict from Aberdeen acquired the site. In 1926, John Bisset \u0026amp; Company took over the entire distillery. In 1943, SMD took over the distillery when they acquired John Bisset and Company. In 1970, the number of stills was increased from 2 to 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site was mothballed in 1985, and production resumed six years later in 1991. The site underwent a massive renovation in 1997, with more than 2 million Pound Sterling being spent. One year later, the brand Dewar's as well as the distillery had to be sold due to an obligations of the European watchdog. Bacardi bought the distillery and the Dewar's brand from Diageo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Brackla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53030586777938,"sku":"ROYB20ECSPALO50058","price":259.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/RoyalBrackla20YearOld2003ExceptionalCaskSeriesPaloCortadoFinish_50058HighlandSingleMalt_2023_70cl.jpg?v=1774462051","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/royal-brackla-20-year-old-2003-exceptional-cask-series-palo-cortado-finish-50058-highland-single-malt-2023-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}