Brora Connoisseurs Choice 1972 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1289

May 27, 2026, 13:27:37

what a dram! I mean... you plunge your head into an old coal stove, and it's just... utterly amazing? The smoke is there but it's not the main event. It's more like you've stumbled upon a very old vin jaune from Jura, maybe a 1972-style one, and someone's added smoked raisins and thick ashes to it. There's this wax and apple skin note, like the best finos, but then it shifts. Oh la la la la! Some kind of fortified Château-Chalon character, with salted liquorice and walnut liqueur. Almost no farmy notes, just pure, mesmerizingly satisfying complexity. A quick mention of lemon and pinesap cuts through. Leather, but not a working one. Even coastal ones, maybe? And then the finish... smoked chartreuse, old walnuts. It's utterly wonder. Call the anti-maltoporn brigade! This is bigger than many malts at 60% vol, yet maybe the longest ‘40%’ ever on the palate. Stunning. After 17 years of bottle ageing, it’s just Brilliant. 🥃

Zachary Lee

May 27, 2026, 07:25:55

Blimey, this dram is just mesmerizingly satisfying. Tastes like walnut liqueur with a touch of wax, reminds me of the best finos – oh, and it pairs perfectly with oysters! Almost no farmy notes, more like a Château-Chalon thing going on. Oh la la la la! What a dram 🥃 Leather and salted liquorice hit quick, with a smoked chartreuse vibe – some kind of fortified Château-Chalon, even coastal ones. Old walnuts linger in the finish. Not too sure the new 35 will manage to beat this utter wonder; it's like you plunged your head into an old coal stove, thick ashes but Incredibly good. Utterly amazing, brilliant – what a glory! 😊

Lisa Morgan

May 21, 2026, 16:31:44

Warm and malty, with a bit of honey, oak and gentle spice. Feels cosy rather than heavy — nice wee glow at the end 🥃 A touch of dried fruit too, maybe orange peel-ish.

Philip Taylor

May 15, 2026, 09:27:57

Lovely warm dram 🥃 Bit of honey, vanilla and oak, with a gentle peppery kick. Feels cosy, smooth-ish, and lingers nicely. Could sip this on a rainy evening.

Adrian Cox

May 13, 2026, 04:32:01

Mmm yeah this is proper lush 🥃 Nose: gettin dark chocolate straight away, bit of toffee and vanilla in there too. Smells like someones baking cake or summink. Taste wise - oh my days. Smoky but gentle, like a cozy fireplace innit. Dried fruit coming through, maybe sum honey? Really smooth and warm going down. Finish lingers lovely, touch of oak at the end. Absolute belter 👌