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Royal Brackla: every past SMWS bottling

23 bottles under code 55 · 2020–2026

Every Royal Brackla cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 55.

Amicable agreement - SMWS 55.101Sold outJul 2026
55.101

Amicable agreement

SMWS regionHighland
Age9 years
ABV67.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
All-round sweet and sensual - SMWS 55.99Sold outJul 2025
55.99

All-round sweet and sensual

SMWS regionHighland
Age11 years
ABV58.3%
Cask1st fill ex-px str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Ham jam - SMWS 55.79Sold outApr 2025
55.79

Ham jam

SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV59%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Retronasal tasting menu - SMWS 55.93Sold outJun 2024
55.93

Retronasal tasting menu

SMWS regionHighland
Age14 years
ABV56.1%
Cask1st fill oloroso hogshead & 2nd fill str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Does what it says on the tin - SMWS 55.92Sold outMay 2024
55.92

Does what it says on the tin

SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV57.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Passionate desire - SMWS 55.85Sold outFeb 2024
55.85

Passionate desire

SMWS regionHighland
Age13 years
ABV57.5%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Salute the kernel - SMWS 55.91Sold outDec 2023
55.91

Salute the kernel

SMWS regionHighland
Age17 years
ABV56.8%
Cask1st fill ex-bodega oloroso butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Oak-fired fruit cocktail - SMWS 55.89Sold outNov 2023
55.89

Oak-fired fruit cocktail

SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV55.5%
Cask2nd fill str barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Christmas in Jamaica - SMWS 55.88Sold outOct 2023
55.88

Christmas in Jamaica

SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV54%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
Petals in an orange bitters cocktail - SMWS 55.76Sold outJul 2023
55.76

Petals in an orange bitters cocktail

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV56.3%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
The swashbuckler - SMWS 55.81Sold outJun 2023
55.81

The swashbuckler

SMWS regionHighland
Age16 years
ABV58.2%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
What a spread! - SMWS 55.78Sold outMay 2023
55.78

What a spread!

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV59.2%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

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
A party in a wine cellar - SMWS 55.77Sold outApr 2023
55.77

A party in a wine cellar

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV55.1%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.

“The nose had wine cellars (musty, but great to be in!), rolling tobacco, salted caramel, chamomile and pollen-laden bees flying over a new garden fence.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Drunken raspberries and prunes - SMWS 55.80Sold outMar 2023
55.80

Drunken raspberries and prunes

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV56.6%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 16 years.

““What a fabulous nose”, with aromas of roasted chestnuts, beeswax, saffron and marzipan combined with a fruit layer of raspberries soaked in orange liqueur and then…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£106.90View on SMWS
Crazy flamenco bravura - SMWS 55.74Sold outDec 2022
55.74

Crazy flamenco bravura

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV57.8%
Cask1st fill oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 15 years.

“An evocative nose – cheroots trampled under leather boots on floorboards; Seville orange marmalade, ripe figs, pecan pie, vanilla ice cream and root beer.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Stone fruit tartlets - SMWS 55.73Sold outJul 2022
55.73

Stone fruit tartlets

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV58.1%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 12 years.

“An almost bashful aroma on the neat nose, reluctant to draw attention to itself.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Vibrant and thermogenic - SMWS 55.64Sold outApr 2022
55.64

Vibrant and thermogenic

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV61.5%
Outturn191 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 9 years.

“The nose was slightly unusual – not the vanilla custard, cereal notes, fruit pastes or white pepper and candied fennel seed warmth, but hair styling wax and eucalyptus…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Grown-up indulgences - SMWS 55.72Sold outApr 2022
55.72

Grown-up indulgences

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV58.1%
Outturn284 bottles
Cask1st ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 12 years.

“We remarked on the shiny auburn colour as one panellist dreamed of driving an original Porsche 911, complete with leather upholstery, wooden dashboard and steering wheel…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Vintage Belgium beer - SMWS 55.68Sold outNov 2021
55.68

Vintage Belgium beer

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV63%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 9 years.

Wholesome and substantial - SMWS 55.67Sold outOct 2021
55.67

Wholesome and substantial

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV57.8%
Outturn299 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso Spanish oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 14 years.

“Limited to 1 per member We opened a bag of raisins, dipped figs in malt vinegar and made soft nougat with dark chocolate, hazelnut and almonds topped with chocolate…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Zingy and zesty fruitiness - SMWS 55.65Sold outMay 2021
55.65

Zingy and zesty fruitiness

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.7%
Outturn293 bottles
Cask2nd fill heavy char #4+ hogshead
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 12 years.

“This bottle is limited to 2 per member We were stirring a mixed berry compote into plain yoghurt and topped it with some homemade granola, maybe adding some slices of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Packed with intensity - SMWS 55.63Sold outDec 2020
55.63

Packed with intensity

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV53.8%
Outturn207 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-rye whisky hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 14 years.

“We were baking honey and oat cookies as well as making rum and raisin fudge, while on the palate neat a fresh menthol start was followed by a ‘rough sweetness’ like…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Oddfellows in the wardrobe - SMWS 55.62Sold out
55.62

Oddfellows in the wardrobe

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV56.9%
Outturn257 bottles
Caskre-charred hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 55
DistilleryRoyal Brackla
RegionHighland

In short · Royal Brackla (Highland), 13 years.

“Bottle limited to 2 per member The nose had something intriguingly dusty and woody – wardrobe interiors, attics or old-fashioned weaving looms, with the sweetness of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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