Brora

Brora whiskies are some of the rarest and most sought after of any whisky, with some very old examples of independant bottlings popping up form time to time and causing quite a stir. Follow these posts for more information about Brora releases.
Torabhaig Allt GleannA short history of Scotch whisky: from ancient origins to the present day

Just what you ordered for a miserably cold/ unseasonably warm late-winter day. A brief history of our favourite thing in the whole world Frazzles… sorry… no, Scotch whisky.  The origins…

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Susan FridayThe Nightcap: 17 June

Lots of big whisky news this week as casks of Port Ellen and Brora sell for big bucks, Bowmore and Aston Martin combine to launch a 52-year-old whisky, and the…

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Brora Distillery – recreating a legendBrora Distillery – recreating a legend

Last year we were treated to an exclusive tour of the recently-reopened Brora Distillery in the Highlands to see how the Diageo team are getting on bringing a legendary single…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Whisky lochBrora is reborn: ‘ghost’ distillery fills first cask in 38 years

Today, Brora is reborn as the first cask in 38 years was filled. After a four year refurbishment to return the legendary Scotch whisky distillery to its condition in 1983, …

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Welcome to The Nightcap: 9 April edition!The Nightcap: 9 April

The “most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever”, a taboo advert and Madison Beer all feature in the Nightcap: 9 April. Why? Well, you have to read on to find…

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Brora TriptychUltra-rare Brora Triptych released as distillery reopens this May

To celebrate the forthcoming opening of the revived Brora distillery, Diageo will be releasing three historic whiskies called Brora Triptych from this legendary name. Interested? Of course you are! The…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 6 December

The countdown is on. It’s December and there are only so few editions of The Nightcap left for 2019 – let’s enjoy them! December has arrived, and while some people…

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Behold: Fancy Brora 40-Year-Old 200th Anniversary incoming!Behold: Fancy Brora 40-Year-Old 200th Anniversary incoming!

Hold on to your tasting glasses: closed Scotch whisky distillery Brora is about to release something very special indeed. With just one year to go until its highly-anticipated revival, Brora…

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The Nightcap: 22 MarchThe Nightcap: 22 March

Looking for bite-sized bits of booze news? That’s exactly what The Nightcap is all about! This week we’ve got stories about distillery facelifts, trees and 47 year old whisky… It’s…

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Copper stills ‘reawakened’ at BroraCopper stills ‘reawakened’ at Brora

The legendary Brora Distillery moves a step closer to reopening as the original copper pot stills have just been removed for refurbishment. Whisky lovers know that the shape of the…

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The Nightcap: 12 OctoberThe Nightcap: 12 October

The weekend is in sight, and alongside it comes the newest edition of The Nightcap with bags full of booze news to dig into. If your work week has come…

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New release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the wayNew release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare range on the way

Johnnie Walker ain’t afraid of no ghost – the second bottling in the Blue Label Ghost & Rare series has been announced, featuring whisky from Islay’s legendary Port Ellen distillery…

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The Nightcap: 25 MayThe Nightcap: 25 May

Happy Friday, team! It’s a wrap on the week that was, which means we have another edition of The Nightcap for you! Read on for news of distillery developments, brilliant…

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Port Ellen: Too Big to DiePort Ellen and Brora to reopen by 2020 – yes, really!

*MEGA WHISKY NEWS KLAXON* The rumours are true! Two of Scotland’s most iconic closed whisky distilleries, Port Ellen and Brora, are to be brought back to life by 2020, to…

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The Diageo Special Releases 2017 lineupThe Diageo Special Releases 2017 whiskies are here!

It’s one of the most highly anticipated whisky events of the year – the Diageo Special Releases 2017 series is now available for pre-order! Last month, we revealed details of…

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The Diageo Special Releases 2017 Tasting Set is here!The Diageo Special Releases 2017 Tasting Set is here!

Big Diageo Special Releases fan? Wish there was a way to sample the whole caboodle in one go? You’re in luck – prayers and petitions have worked and the Diageo…

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