SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV54.3%
ProfileSweet & Zesty
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years, Sweet & Zesty.
£80View on SMWS
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SMWS Code 55: Royal Brackla
Distillery behind Society cask numbers 55.x
SMWS code 55 is Royal Brackla, in the Highland region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1812. Any Society bottling numbered 55.x (for example 55.1, 55.42) is a single cask from Royal Brackla.
- DistilleryRoyal Brackla
- RegionHighland
- StatusOperating
- LocationHighland, Scotland
- OwnerBacardi
- Founded1812
- WikidataQ448423
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks under numeric codes rather than distillery names, so a label reading 55.403 means cask 403 from distillery 55. That distillery is Royal Brackla, in Highland. More on Royal Brackla at Wikipedia.
Royal Brackla in the current Outturn 1 bottle(s)
Royal Brackla in past Outturns 23 bottle(s)
The 12 most recent, newest first. See all 23 →
Sold outJul 2026SMWS regionHighland
Age9 years
ABV67.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 9 years.
“There was a lot to unpack on the first nosing, as the Panellists found differing flavour journeys.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£60View on SMWS
Sold outJul 2025SMWS regionHighland
Age11 years
ABV58.3%
Cask1st fill ex-px str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 11 years.
“The nose found crème brûlée and raspberry sauce on chocolate ice cream, but the main impression was clean and floral – honeysuckle, rose, orange blossom and holiday…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£65View on SMWS
Sold outApr 2025SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV59%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years.
“Aromas of smoked mint, menthol and camphor balm and dry-roasted peanuts were initially recorded by the Panel, ahead of frying pancetta, leaf mulch and hardwood resins,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£79View on SMWS
Sold outJun 2024SMWS regionHighland
Age14 years
ABV56.1%
Cask1st fill oloroso hogshead & 2nd fill str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 14 years.
“We stepped into the glasshouse for a retronasal menu of orange oil, honeysuckle, teak and cinnamon-dusted apple pie.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£95View on SMWS
Sold outMay 2024SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV57.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.
“Does exactly what it says on the tin, with aromas of oak, leather, sweet tobacco, marzipan and mulled wine, as well as figgy bread and butter pudding.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£95View on SMWS
Sold outFeb 2024SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV57.5%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years.
“For no apparent reason the colour red came to mind for a couple of Panel members.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£87View on SMWS
Sold outDec 2023SMWS regionHighland
Age17 years
ABV56.8%
Cask1st fill ex-bodega oloroso butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 17 years.
“We were transported to the countryside, strolling among pine forests, cedar trees and wild cherries, with stacks of freshly cut logs and geraniums growing here and there.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£106.90View on SMWS
Sold outNov 2023SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV55.5%
Cask2nd fill str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.
“The Panellists baked a buttered pineapple in an oak-fired pizza oven in the middle of a grassy meadow.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£91.40View on SMWS
Sold outOct 2023SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV54%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.
“The nose was sweet and toasty – roasted nuts, cherry jam on burnt toast, egg custard tart and spiced cola, with hints of leather and charred wood.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£98.30View on SMWS
Sold outJul 2023SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV56.3%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.
“Burnt orange and mulled wine spices complemented hazelnut praline, roasted chestnuts and cognac before apple crumble was served with custard and coconut.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£89.50View on SMWS
Sold outJun 2023SMWS regionHighland
Age16 years
ABV58.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 16 years.
“After 13 years, this was re-racked from ex-bourbon wood into a first fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£106.90View on SMWS
Sold outMay 2023SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV59.2%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years.
“Exotic and tempting aromas began with burning incense and a hint of woodsmoke.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£82.50View on SMWS
See all 23 Royal Brackla bottles →
Other Highland distilleries: 6 Macduff, 11 Tomatin, 13 Dalmore, 16 Glenturret, 19 Glen Garioch, 21 Glenglassaugh, 26 Clynelish, 28 Tullibardine, 32 Edradour, 52 Old Pulteney, 57 Glen Mhor, 59 Teaninich · all Highland codes
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FAQ
Which distillery is SMWS code 55?
SMWS code 55 is Royal Brackla, in the Highland region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1812. Any Society bottling numbered 55.x (for example 55.1 or 55.42) is a single cask from Royal Brackla.