Royal Brackla
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| Origin: | Scotland, Highlands |
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Royal Brackla is a Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky produced by the Brackla Distillery, Nairn, Scotland. The distillery is operated by Dewar's for Bacardi
History
The distillery was built in 1812 by William Fraser on the estate of Cawdor Castle , the scene of the death of King Duncan in William Shakespear's Macbeth. In 1835, Royal Brackla became the first whisky to receive the Royal Warrant, by order of King William IV of the United Kingdom. The distillery was expanded in 1970, closed in 1985, and reopened in 1991.
Methods of production
Brackla uses 4 stills to produce its whisky. The water comes from Cawdor Burn.
Bottlings
Hart Brothers - 18 years - Distilled in 1979 - 43% ABV
