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Менее торфяная, ярко фруктовая грань Броры: абрикос, лимон, ваниль, воск, маслянистое тело и жгучее пряное послевкусие. Опытные и остальные согласны — отличный, но не вершинный релиз, слабее «дымных» Брор 1970-х.
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В аромате мёд, зелёные фрукты, сухое сено, цитрус, ваниль и лёгкие дымки; воск и слабая йодистая нота выдают винокурню, торф здесь сдержанный. Вкус наваристый, маслянистый, чуть сладкий, с лимонной коркой, грейпфрутом, персиком, абрикосовым компотом, крем-брюле и обилием пряностей — перец, имбирь, чили; тело плотное, жирное, прилипающее к языку. Послевкусие долгое, жгуче-пряное, с воском и ванилью. Хвалят многослойность, кондитерскую сладость и фактурность; критикуют избыточный жар, спиртуозность и в отдельных случаях разбалансированность, а также несоответствие цены содержимому.
Опытные ревьюеры держатся плотно в диапазоне 86–91 и сходятся: это лучший из поздних, менее торфяных выпусков, но в прямом сравнении с Бророй 1975 он уступает по сложности и балансу, будучи более ваниль-ориентированным. У остальных разброс шире (80–92): есть восторги о глубине и многомерности, но и резкая критика — слишком жгучий, неряшливый, переоценённый из-за имени. Общая согласованность высокая, среднее около 89, а расхождения касаются не качества, а того, оправдывает ли виски свою рыночную цену.
Likudi
88
17 may 2026 2:55 pm
нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
dram-drinker
90
26 sep 2019 11:44 pm
Not the greatest Brora but powerful and pretty drinkable
| Нос |
90 |
Honey, green fruits, dry hay, little citric, hints of vanilla, whiffs of smoke - very good |
| Вкус |
90 |
Punchy, oily, creamy, subtle sweetness, lemony, lemon peel, grapefruits, peach, banana |
| Финиш |
89 |
Long, burning, zesty |
Hvdree
91
07 oct 2015 11:41 pm
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
lincolnimp
89
26 jun 2016 2:02 am
This is good stuff and certainly one of the better later, less peaty Brora.
Baanaanaabob
90
12 sep 2019 11:28 pm
Apricot compote, lemon sherbet, vanilla, crème brûlée, honey, excellent!
JacobaEd
88
08 may 2016 9:50 pm
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
springtank
90
09 jul 2023 6:53 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
hs305
89
15 mar 2017 10:18 pm
[March, 2017] After the Russians (Krim), the English (Brexit), the Americans (Trump) now the Turks went crazy - only the Dutch stayed calm and I like the Dutch for that AND because they are great (quality) whisky drinkers. That is why I decided to call this a Brora day - I need something really, really good now. And I will do two head-to-heads: the 30-years old 5th vs. the 25-years old 7th release and the two 20-years old Rare Malts from 1975 and 1982 against each other. So the clear winner is the 1975 mainly for its bigger complexity (yes, peat induces a lot of additional flavours and aromas over such a long time) and punchy freshness. Nevertheless the 1982 is very nice too, but in a blind tasting you would not guess these two drams are from the same distillery and at the same age. Really interesting to see the difference peat makes...
| Нос |
88 |
The colour of both drams is pretty much the same. Both noses are quite closed due to to the high abv. But you smell it already unreduced and, of course very much better with some water added, this is peat vs. neat part two. The 75 offers a full load of peatiness while the 82 is rather gentle on that side. |
| Вкус |
90 |
The 75 offers an incredible rounded and balanced profile of both peaty and sweet flavours together with lots of different spices. In contrast to this the 82 is more dominated by the vanilla aromas (and much lesser by the peat). Both are excellent swimmmer and improve significantly with some water added. |
| Финиш |
89 |
Again both have this bold, fat, punchy Brora-ish mouthfeel, really delicious. They stick literally to your tongue. Very long finish on both sides, but with clear advantages to the 75 for its complexity and more balanced flavours profile. |
rpvdwel
90
25 may 2018 7:24 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
ctu
89
29 apr 2017 7:56 am
It is an excellent presentation of the strongly fruity but less peaty side of the distillery. Very nice malt.
stefsel111
90
27 may 2018 10:10 pm
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Squinugie
91
20 aug 2021 6:13 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Cast Olila
86
17 jul 2014 9:58 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Fight65
88
01 mar 2025 3:22 pm
Tasted together with: Brora RM 1975 (WB2869) 93 Brora RM 1977 (WB3498) 92
| Нос |
89 |
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| Вкус |
88 |
IT: 89 B: 87 |
| Финиш |
87 |
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Georges
90
06 dec 2014 9:39 pm
Different from the 1970s Brora's, but still excellent. So many layers...
DramSlayer
91
19 jan 2025 1:13 pm
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
karloff
89
30 dec 2016 6:07 pm
This was a sample courtesy of lincolnimp . An excellent dram and really enjoyed it.
squaadgras
90
10 may 2016 7:53 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Calmar
92
25 dec 2024 7:20 am
Well, not the most outstanding release of Brora, but nevertheless it is she, with all her virtues - depth, multidimensionality, sophistication of composition and a diverse palette of derivatives, very good in development, simply blossoming with sweet confectionery shades, further expanding the range of taste sensations.
sagara-kun
89
11 feb 2019 3:55 pm
Very good, but nothing fantastic. Rather a clean Brora.
DistiLesha
88
21 dec 2024 7:46 pm
Excellent whisky! True, such a malt aroma can be purchased for 10% of the market price in simpler malts. But the taste is very interesting - complex and multifaceted. 21 23 22 22
Capodonich
91
28 apr 2024 5:09 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
PhamHa
91
25 aug 2024 12:19 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Jackson05
87
05 nov 2020 3:58 am
I can’t imagine a scenario where someone would knowingly drop the money this bottle goes for and be pleased with the result. The price is for the name Brora and Rare Malts only, IMO. Nose is quite modern, but very hot, lactic and sour on varnish, grapefruit. Only some wax. Very big. Out of balance I would say. Not a strong Brora, or even Clynelish for that matter. Palate is quite hot and modern. Cayenne, mikes honey hot, a little melon and subtle wax. A lot of heat though. Finish is white pepper, ginger, powerful spirit dominate, but a little wax, vanilla, melon poke though. Varnish still a little lactic. Certainly not bad but if you shell out current prices, you’re bound to be disappointed.
Dr. Skov
91
19 sep 2025 3:40 pm
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Tuco1972
91
07 nov 2021 9:54 am
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Maurice_M2
85
29 oct 2015 9:20 pm
нос 84 · вкус 92 · финиш 85
ZwiJo
88
19 feb 2017 3:38 pm
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
TimkoT
87
19 oct 2025 8:40 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Patrick93
88
24 feb 2025 5:45 pm
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
DrPepper_Addict
92
03 nov 2024 1:48 pm
Ivynor
89
04 jan 2015 1:12 pm
The wax may betray the Brora, but it seems that the overall profile tested here is not totally characteristic of the distillery. (very good anyway)
DrunkDude
80
15 may 2022 8:34 pm
scbp-5162, the level of distillation characteristics can surpass many contemporaries, but unfortunately it is too sloppy. Regardless of the evolution of the big cat, as far as the rms series is concerned, the older the year, the worse it will be.
| Нос |
78 |
Animal fat, gasoline, grappa, the alcohol is quite pungent, with some mint in it, and the flavor of triple ipa fills the whole wine. 78 |
| Вкус |
85 |
The mouthfeel is quite good, rich in oil and chewy, orange juice, mint, guava, sour pineapple, and the beginning of the flavor level is very high, you can also say that this is a big cat. After that, I ended up with dry gold, bitter essence, and western medicine tablets, which was not very comfortable. p85b85 |
| Финиш |
76 |
Spicy and bitter finish, not very pleasant, with a lot of burn, this wine is not of a very high standard. 76 |
Peter87
90
26 nov 2015 10:21 pm
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
DimiIkon
91
31 aug 2022 4:34 pm
Blind Tasting: August 2022
| Нос |
90 |
Iodine, smoke and sulfur. Earthy sweetness, citrus, some sweet vanilla and a nice saltiness. |
| Вкус |
91 |
Floral, sweet rose water, turkish delight, salty smoke. The saltiness and smokiness is in great balance with a perfume sweetness. |
| Финиш |
91 |
Long with iodized smoke and the sweetness of rose water. |
sjoerd972
92
22 apr 2025 10:46 am
Sniff: In style, we go back to where we started this session, the 1975 Glen Garioch by Moon Import. It's very old fashioned and complex, without any specific scent being most prominent. There's some corky apple and pear, a whiff of peat and soil and moss. Curry leaf, and other spices that would not be misplaced in Indian food. Sip: Dry and with a complete lack of sweetness. Very intense with curry spices, white pepper, black pepper, chillies. There's some dry soil and peat (but not necessarily smoke). Sawdust, raw oak planks, red bricks. It's really sharp for the age, and even the ABV. Swallow: The finish mellows a little bit but doesn't complete get rid of the burn from the palate. There's still quite a lot of pepper. Still hot and dry, with sawdust and grist. Lots of dry, powdered spices. Very long indeed.
Petitcham
88
31 jul 2024 6:50 am
Rich but not flaky beeswax, honey, yellow fruits, soft and round body, various herbs, slight chinese medicine nuance, fatty feeling that lingers in the mouth for a long time
Dede
90
14 sep 2009 11:53 pm
A Brora drier than the 30yo 2005. We cut in the fat here and it is whisky sharpened like a blade that you find in your glass, before the air does not foam it a little, but a pleasant way. Not at the 30yo level in my opinion, but a big whisky all the same.
Landryn
92
06 dec 2016 12:19 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
coldbear
89
16 may 2026 5:54 am
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Plutolim
92
11 apr 2026 10:50 am
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
Magnolialin
90
08 may 2026 2:28 am
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Rebelliousgang
90
21 apr 2026 7:53 am
April 11, 2026, Wmore N booth: The aroma is peaty and straightforward, but the body lacks structure and complexity. After proper decanting, the sweetness increases.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
zby0001
94
09 sep 2014 4:07 am
нос 96 · вкус 94 · финиш 94
BunnaMan
91
19 aug 2022 10:40 pm
Blind tasting Honey, green grass and citrus. Just a light smokiness to the nose. Turkish delight and salty smoke...fantastic! Long and sweet smokey finish.
ALouis
88
18 nov 2012 10:04 am
Color: Gold Nose : Very maritime, first a slight peat and iodine. Then notes of yellow fruits and honey. At the 2nd nose we are more about wax and lemon zest. The addition of water accentuates the waxy and tart notes. Mouth : The alcohol is well controlled. The attack is mineral, on iodine and honey. The mouth evolves on floral and sweet notes, very ripe fruit almost blues. The addition of water attenuates the minerality to give way to yellow fruits, mirabelle plum. The finish is average with nice hints of honey. A good whisky but lacking complexity. A profile more Clynelish that Brora, peat is present only discreetly at nose.
Porter805
89
17 feb 2025 7:29 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
NieZnajacSieNaWhisky
92
26 jan 2025 7:55 pm
A lot of dankness and musk. Old socks, subtle peat. Strawberry marmalade, gooseberry, wax, red fruits. Phenomenal whisky.
xbairence
89
25 may 2026 4:56 pm
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
Onslow
89
02 jan 2026 7:52 pm
Water rounds off the spiciness. Maybe some smoke somewhere at the end. If the taste had reach the same level of the fantastic nose, easy 90+.
| Нос |
91 |
Initial alcohol hit. Not much and disappear fast. Then vanilla, grassy, green apples. Way in the back, weak notes of citrus and a perfect balanced spiciness. |
| Вкус |
89 |
Oily heavy fruitiness, vanilla again. Mineral notes and some ashy kind of flavor. Citrus at the back of the palate. |
| Финиш |
87 |
Long finish with a long spiciness. |
BXpress
90
01 oct 2016 7:59 pm
sample. Not much peat here, but still great.
CrilleVBG
86
02 jun 2010 11:26 pm
Lovely whisky, but not the best Brora..
Bopaja
90
04 jul 2020 11:21 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
hansverkerk
89
07 jan 2018 3:43 pm
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
naverpooh
91
11 aug 2024 2:24 pm
Clynelish but with claws. Twice condensed clynelish with peat smoke balances all the way. Honey, floral, cereal, and dust, but surpriseingly, little beewax. Was quite citric. A very little bit of sulphur.
VISION_CHEN
87
07 mar 2022 4:05 am
Nose: The fishy smell of the sea breeze brings a little smokiness, and then goes into citrus, vanilla cream, dried ginger, old wood skewers, dried mango, dried pineapple. After waiting for 15 minutes, the floral scented body wash and the oily feeling of snowflake beef appeared. The surprise is at the bottom of the cup, it's Brora. Drink: The wine body gets seven points, which is sweet and oily. The aroma is mainly represented by tropical fruits, coconut milk, milk chocolate, minerals, and the length of the tail is very good. Overall: From my point of view, I thought it was completely overoak, and I can't say that there is no content about Brora, only a little bit left.
The_Drinking_Ewok
88
05 dec 2023 2:25 pm
So unlike the 70s broras and reminiscent of some highland malts that closed in the mid 80s, Where early 80s Glenesk and mid 70s Glenugie spring to mind. Asture. Slightly coastal, heathery, boot polish, hay, dusty malt, restrained white and green fruits. 88pts