Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%

Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%

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Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%
  • Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%
  • Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%
Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%

Royal Brackla Old Particular 12 Year Old - 70cl 48.4%

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Tasting Journey

Age 12 Year Old
Distillery Royal Brackla
Region Highlands
Cask Type Refill Hogshead
Style Scotch
Colour

Corn

Nose

Gentle floral malt, soft honey, orchard fruits, and subtle vanilla with toasted oak nuances.

Palate

Smooth and balanced, featuring rich barley, baked apple, toffee, and delicate spice, with a light oak backbone.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering sweet malt, soft oak, and a touch of gentle spice, leaving a satisfying Highland impression.

About This Whisky

This 12-year-old single malt from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular range showcases the elegance and character of a classic Highland whisky. Bottled at 48.4% ABV, this single cask expression is non-chill-filtered and natural in colour, allowing the whisky’s full flavour and personality to shine.

On the nose, expect gentle floral malt, soft honey, orchard fruits, and subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The palate is smooth and balanced, revealing flavours of rich barley, baked apple, toffee, and delicate spice, supported by a light oak backbone. The finish is long, warming, and satisfying, with lingering sweet malt, soft oak, and a touch of gentle spice.

A refined Highland dram, perfect for slow sipping and appreciating the depth and nuance of a single cask release.

About Royal Brackla

Royal Brackla Distillery, established in 1812 in Nairnshire within the Scottish Highlands, is one of Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries and is famously known as “The King’s Own Whisky.” In 1835, it became the first distillery ever to receive a Royal Warrant, awarded by King William IV—an honour that sets it apart in Scotch whisky history.

Located near Cawdor Castle, Royal Brackla produces a richly flavoured and characterful Highland single malt, admired for its fruity sweetness, honeyed depth, and elegant finish. Its spirit is used both in premium blends and in a growing range of sought-after single malts.

🌟 Royal Brackla Distillery Key Facts

Region: Highland (Northern Highlands, Nairnshire)

Founded: 1812

Founder: Captain William Fraser

Ownership: Bacardi (Dewar’s)

Water Source: Cawdor Burn

Stills: 2 wash stills, 2 spirit stills

Character: Fruity, floral, honeyed, elegant, lightly spicy

Claim to Fame: First Scotch whisky distillery to receive a Royal Warrant

🥃 Flavour Profile (Typical Royal Brackla)

Honey and vanilla

Orchard fruits (apple, pear, apricot)

Citrus brightness

Gentle floral notes

Rich malt sweetness

Subtle baking spices

Soft oak and creamy texture

Royal Brackla also excels in sherry cask maturation, producing full-bodied, richly layered expressions with elevated sweetness.

📌 Why Whisky Collectors Value Royal Brackla

Historic prestige (first Royal Warrant distillery)

Consistent high-quality Highland spirit

Works beautifully with oloroso and PX sherry casks

Increasingly rare single cask bottlings

Elegant, fruit-forward style appealing to a wide range of whisky drinkers

Independent bottlings—such as Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail, and Symington’s Choice—often capture unique angles of Royal Brackla’s spirit character.

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