Brora 34 year old (Diageo Special Releases 2017), 51.9%

Distilled in 1982, this expression was matured in refill American oak hogsheads. It is the 16^th Brora in the Special Releases series. Ripe pears and vanilla on the nose; progressively more perfumed, with developing toffee notes. Slightly waxy on the palate, with fresh-squeezed lemon and sweet background smoke contrasting with spicy dark berries. Plain chocolate, sultanas, and raisins in the medium-length finish. A relatively restrained Brora. (3,000 bottles)