Mossburn Vintage Cask No.41 Royal Brackla 2008 Whisky, 54.9%

Mossburn Vintage Cask No.41 Royal Brackla 2008 is a 16-year-old single malt that reflects the regal elegance of Royal Brackla, finished in Monbazillac wine casks to produce a decadent and refined whisky. The Monbazillac finish contributes luscious sweetness and layered botrytised-wine complexity.

This release is significant for its choice of Monbazillac casks, which introduce honeyed botrytis character and apricot notes to Royal Brackla’s classic Highland profile, yielding a polished, dessert-wine-inflected single malt that rewards slow appreciation.

Winemaking:

Distilled in 2008 and matured for sixteen years, the Royal Brackla spirit received finishing time in Monbazillac wine casks, enabling the transfer of botrytised-wine aromas and rich dried-fruit layers before bottling as part of Mossburn’s Vintage Cask series.

Pairing Suggestions:

This Monbazillac-finished Royal Brackla complements foie gras or apricot-glazed pork and pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts such as tarte tatin or apricot frangipane; vegetarian options include baked apples with almonds and crème fraîche.

Tasting Note:

The nose displays warm orchard fruit and honeyed botrytis; the palate offers apricot jam, honeyed spice and gentle oak tannin, finishing with a refined sweetness and lingering dried-fruit resonance.

Origin:

Royal Brackla Distillery, Speyside/Highland border, Scotland

Alcohol:

54.9% ABV

Blend:

Single malt barley spirit (Royal Brackla), finished in Monbazillac wine casks