Diageo’s Brora distillery has released a 44-year-old whisky, marking the third anniversary of its reopening. The distillery, which resumed operations in May 2021 after being closed since 1983, celebrates this milestone with its second limited edition bottling, available exclusively at the distillery.
Celebrating the ‘Age of Peat’
Named Untold Depths, the 44-year-old whisky was distilled in 1977 and aged in Warehouse 1, commemorating the ‘age of peat’ from 1969 to 1981. This single-cask release, bottled at 49.1% ABV, is limited to 150 bottles and will be available from July at £10,000 (US$12,700) per bottle.
“The second in a series of releases from the distillery, Untold Depths is a classic pairing of a gentle cask and medium peating, which explores the full depth of taste of which Brora is capable,” said Dr. Craig Wilson, master blender. “On the nose, the whisky holds waxy hints of fragrant incense and green grape skins drift through light peat smoke, then dried herb and scented oil slowly rising through a swirl of buttery toffee. Waxy-smooth, the sweet, lightly fruity taste reaches a long and fragrant finish with a pinch of white pepper.”
A Historic Milestone for Brora
The distillery’s first new distillates since reopening have now matured for three years, the minimum age required to be classified as Scotch whisky. Although these casks will not be bottled for many years, they can be sampled as part of the distillery’s five-hour Eras of Brora tour, costing £900 (US$1,145) per person.
“A historic milestone: three years on since the Wildcat Gates reopened, our new-make spirit is coming of age,” said Andrew Flatt, host at Brora Distillery. “This year, what lies in the casks at Brora can finally be called Scotch whisky. We see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for guests to be among the first in the world to sample this whisky in more than 40 years.”
A Legacy of Exceptional Releases
Brora continues to build its legacy with significant releases and contributions to the whisky community. Last year, the distillery donated a 50-year-old single malt, Iris, to the Distillers One of One auction, reinforcing its reputation for producing exceptional and rare whiskies.
With the release of Untold Depths, Brora reaffirms its commitment to celebrating its rich heritage and offering whisky enthusiasts unique and unparalleled tasting experiences.
