Brora 20 Years 1975/1995
A bottle from the hall of fame of Scotch whisky: Brora distilled in 1975, bottled in 1995 as part of United Distillers' legendary Rare Malts Selection. 20 years of maturation at a hefty 54.9 % ABV, natural cask strength. Brora went silent in 1983 for four decades – every remaining bottle is a piece of whisky history, priced accordingly.
The panel
Mean 92.5 · spread 3
Value for money 0/5
- Distillery
- Brora
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 20 years
- Strength
- 54.9% ABV
- Character
- rich
Tasting
Nose
Pineapple and bright tropical fruit, dragon fruit, with a clear mineral-maritime note and a hint of smoke. Citrus, mango and peach drape over the top, carried by honey and – yes, glorious – a pronounced waxiness that instantly recalls the old Highland classics.
Palate
Juicy and lemony on the entry, followed by a touch of iodine and maritime freshness. Papaya, mango and peach bring sweetness, a slightly waxy texture coats the mouth. The journey runs from sweet through gently sour into iodine territory – seriously epic. A fresh mint kick flashes in the background.
Finish
Spicy with plenty of oak, turning sweet-salty – like salted peanuts with a sugar crust. A long lingering finish that keeps the breath warm.
Verdicts
Marcel
This one was properly wild. Feels like a journey from Clynelish to Talisker in a single glass. Pure joy – this whisky is straight-up fun.
Sascha
Beautifully balanced between salty and sweet, mild and rounded at the same time, but also spicy and challenging. I like that.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Brora as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £1478 across 52 lots · 2024-08