Royal Brackla 12yo Sherry Cask Finish

Royal Brackla 12yo Sherry Cask Finish

Official bottling 
Single malt - Speyside 
Amber, hints of gold
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, cocoa nibs, sour cream, cinnamon, black pepper, milk chocolate. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, cool, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Malted grains, milk chocolate, black pepper, vanilla, cream, cocoa nibs, hints of orange peel. 
Finish: Short. Milk chocolate, vanilla, cream, cocoa nibs, black tea. 

Comments: 

I tried the old 12yo, the new one is at a higher ABV, at 46%. It’s sweeter and more chocolatey, as you’d expect a sherry cask finished malt to be. Lots of vanilla and cream notes too, almost as if there was a little grain whisky in it.

Verdict:

I like this.