Brora 1978 40 Years Single Malt Whisky

Brora 1978

Brora

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand
Brora
Age
40 years
ABV
49.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Brora
Distillation Year
1978
Bottling Year
2019

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Lowest Price:€8,959.29(2024-08-27)

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Brora stands as one of Scotland's most legendary 'ghost distilleries,' having operated from 1819 to 1983 before its closure and miraculous rebirth in 2020. Originally established as Clynelish by the notorious Marquis of Stafford during the Highland Clearances, the distillery was rebuilt in 1896 by James Ainslie, creating a heavily peated maritime malt that became essential to Johnnie Walker blends. After DCL built a new Clynelish distillery in 1967, the original site was renamed Brora and specialized in robust, phenolic whisky for premium blends. During its 'silent era' (1983-2020), remaining stocks became some of the world's most collectible whiskies, commanding auction prices exceeding $10,000 per bottle. Diageo's £35 million restoration preserved two original copper pot stills and vintage equipment, relaunching production in 2020 with an 800,000-liter capacity. The distillery's waxy, sooty, maritime character—reminiscent of burnt heather and sea salt—continues to define its ultra-premium Special Releases and the milestone 40-year-old 200th anniversary edition.

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1519

Whiskyspace Notes 1519

Jun 6, 2026, 15:01:19

这杯酒给我的第一印象就是那种包裹感十足的复杂香气,从鼻子到嘴里都保持着一种新鲜的、层层展开的丰富感。金黄色的酒液里能闻到一种类似旧皮革和粗麻布的气息,底下还藏着一点点汽油般的矿物感——这大概是老酒里常说的那种陈年烟熏味拆解后的样子。 🌿 草本和柠檬咳嗽糖的味道在舌尖上跳来跳去,酒体却带着温暖的蜡质重量感,尾韵很长。最奇妙的是那种像陈年雷司令的优雅甜味,和一丝黏土般的矿物质感交织在一起。 喝到这样的老酒真的会让人心生欢喜,尤其是那种持续绽放的复杂度,完全能让人忘记年龄数字本身。🐾 微醺时刻,只觉得好喝,且值得细细回味。

Hannah Patel

Hannah Patel

May 27, 2026, 03:47:37

哇,这杯威士忌第一口就让我想起海边的空气,有点盐味,还夹杂着草药的清香。闻起来有那种vapour rubs的薄荷感,但更多的是heather honey的甜香。喝起来texture很平衡,impressively salty,带点lemon cough drops的酸甜。余味很长,像crushed seashells和sandalwood的混合,温暖而复杂。 整体surprisingly full,有点像aged mead的厚重感。这真是个great distillery的出品,让我profound gladness。😊 对了,还有那种heathery and chalky的矿物感,和elegant leathery, waxy peat的泥煤味,真是Gorgeous, enveloping complexity。喝一口,仿佛能感受到coastal elements的咸湿海风,和herbal freshness。impressive weight在口中,但又不失balance。这杯light-peated whisky,甜度salinity恰到好处,让人心生温暖。 偶尔联想到graceful old VT riesling的优雅,和varied styles of distillate的复杂层次。真是irrefutable reminder of good times,喝完就想再来一杯。

Damien Marshall

Damien Marshall

May 21, 2026, 04:50:46

Right then, let’s have a wee taste… First sniff is all honey’d nuts and a whisper of dried apricot. Not punchy, more like a warm cuddle 🥃✨ On the tongue… ooft. Silky. Starts with dark toffee, slips into spiced orange peel, then a lovely wee kick of black pepper right at the back. There’s a ghost of woodsmoke too, like an old hearth. Finish hangs about, cosy and slow. A last flicker of cinnamon and malted biscuit. Proper dram for a dreich evening. 🌧️🔥

Eden Kennedy

Eden Kennedy

May 21, 2026, 04:41:51

Warm and cosy dram 🥃 I’m getting honey, gentle oak, a bit of dried fruit and spice. Feels smooth, slightly sweet, with a nice wee peppery finish. Quite easy to sip on a chilly evening.

Selina Gray

Selina Gray

May 19, 2026, 10:11:27

Warm and cosy dram 🥃 I get a bit of honey, soft spice, dried fruit and a wee smoky edge. Feels smooth, mellow, and nicely warming on a chilly evening.

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