Nose
Medium length, fruity with a light spiciness.
The Uncharted Whisky Co.
Uncharted Whisky Co Royal Brackla 8 Year Old
"Paint It Brack" is the playful name The Uncharted Whisky Co. gave to this 8-year-old Royal Brackla, matured in two first-fill oloroso sherry casks. Royal Brackla is an underrated Highland distillery with the historic status of being the first whisky to hold a Royal Warrant, and this young, sherry-matured release shows a lively, aromatic character.
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Taste & character
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Tasting notes
Specifications
- Distillery
- Royal Brackla Distillery
- Brand
- The Uncharted Whisky Co. ("Paint It Brack")
- Country of origin
- Scotland
- Region
- Highland
- Whisky style
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Cask type
- First-fill oloroso sherry hogsheads (2)
- Maturation
- 8 years (distilled 2018)
- ABV
- 55% ABV
- Volume
- 70 cl
- Chill-filtered
- No
- Colouring added
- No
Who is it for?
For anyone looking for a lively, sherry-driven Highland malt from an underrated distillery.
Food pairing
Lovely with red fruit tart, smoked almonds or a mild blue cheese.
Why I chose this
'Paint It Brack' made me smile straight away, but it was what is inside that won me over. A young Royal Brackla from two first-fill oloroso casks, at 55% ABV, lively and full of energy. I pour it for anyone who thinks young whisky has to be dull.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Royal Brackla held a Royal Warrant?
A Royal Warrant is official recognition as a supplier to the British royal household. Royal Brackla was the first whisky to receive this status, hence the 'Royal' in its name. Even so, it has remained an underrated Highland distillery that you rarely see as an independent bottling.
Isn't an eight-year-old whisky at 55% ABV too fierce?
Neat it is powerful, but with water it becomes approachable. The 55% ABV mainly means you decide how strong you drink it: add water in small steps until the balance feels right. The profile stays fresh and fruity; on our Flavour Compass it sits in Smooth & Fruity.
What are first-fill oloroso hogsheads?
Hogsheads are casks of around 250 litres. First fill means they were filled with whisky for the first time after holding oloroso sherry, so the sherry influence is at its strongest. This release combines two such casks, bringing red fruit, orange peel and nuts.
Unknown term? See the M4W Whisky Glossary
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