Brackla 2010 / 12 Year Old / Hart Brothers Highland Whisky

Jackson Wu — Decent but not a showstopper

7/10

It's a perfectly fine whisky. Nice enough nose with some vanilla and light fruit, the palate is malty and warm with a hint of oak spice. Finish is medium length, nothing that lingers in your memory. At this price point I'd probably reach for a Clynelish or a Ben Nevis IB instead, but no complaints if someone poured me a glass.

Luna Chavez — Decent but not a showstopper

7/10

It's a perfectly fine whisky. Nice enough nose with some vanilla and light fruit, the palate is malty and warm with a hint of oak spice. Finish is medium length, nothing that lingers in your memory. At this price point I'd probably reach for a Clynelish or a Ben Nevis IB instead, but no complaints if someone poured me a glass.

Erik Strom — Decent but not a showstopper

7/10

It's a perfectly fine whisky. Nice enough nose with some vanilla and light fruit, the palate is malty and warm with a hint of oak spice. Finish is medium length, nothing that lingers in your memory. At this price point I'd probably reach for a Clynelish or a Ben Nevis IB instead, but no complaints if someone poured me a glass.

Kenji Watanabe — Hidden gem from Hart Brothers

9/10

This absolutely floored me. Rich honey and baked pear on the nose, then this gorgeous wave of brown sugar and spice on the palate. The cask strength really lets you play with it — neat it's bold and warming, with water it gets silky and the fruit notes come forward. One of the best indie Bracklas I've had.

Clara Johansson — Hidden gem from Hart Brothers

9/10

This absolutely floored me. Rich honey and baked pear on the nose, then this gorgeous wave of brown sugar and spice on the palate. The cask strength really lets you play with it — neat it's bold and warming, with water it gets silky and the fruit notes come forward. One of the best indie Bracklas I've had.

Amira Benali — Hidden gem from Hart Brothers

9/10

This absolutely floored me. Rich honey and baked pear on the nose, then this gorgeous wave of brown sugar and spice on the palate. The cask strength really lets you play with it — neat it's bold and warming, with water it gets silky and the fruit notes come forward. One of the best indie Bracklas I've had.

Olivia Wong — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

I like Brackla as a distillery and this is a decent dram — creamy vanilla, a bit of malt and dried apricot. But nearly a hundred quid for a 12 year old is a tough sell when there are so many great IBs in that range. Worth trying at a bar before committing to a full bottle.

Gianluca Ferro — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

I like Brackla as a distillery and this is a decent dram — creamy vanilla, a bit of malt and dried apricot. But nearly a hundred quid for a 12 year old is a tough sell when there are so many great IBs in that range. Worth trying at a bar before committing to a full bottle.

Emily Thomas — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

I like Brackla as a distillery and this is a decent dram — creamy vanilla, a bit of malt and dried apricot. But nearly a hundred quid for a 12 year old is a tough sell when there are so many great IBs in that range. Worth trying at a bar before committing to a full bottle.

Elena Morozova — Proper cask strength Highland

8/10

At 55.8% this Brackla packs a punch but it's not hot at all — loads of honey, stewed orchard fruit, and a whiff of beeswax on the nose. Twelve years in whatever cask Hart Brothers picked has done the job nicely. I add a few drops of water and it opens right up into toffee and gentle oak. Solid independent bottling.

Kofi Asante — Proper cask strength Highland

8/10

At 55.8% this Brackla packs a punch but it's not hot at all — loads of honey, stewed orchard fruit, and a whiff of beeswax on the nose. Twelve years in whatever cask Hart Brothers picked has done the job nicely. I add a few drops of water and it opens right up into toffee and gentle oak. Solid independent bottling.

Petra Novak — Proper cask strength Highland

8/10

At 55.8% this Brackla packs a punch but it's not hot at all — loads of honey, stewed orchard fruit, and a whiff of beeswax on the nose. Twelve years in whatever cask Hart Brothers picked has done the job nicely. I add a few drops of water and it opens right up into toffee and gentle oak. Solid independent bottling.

Ryan Mitchell — Reliable sipper

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. Classic Highland profile done well — sweet malt, a touch of heather, some citrus peel in the finish. The 55.8% ABV carries the flavours without burning. I drink it neat after dinner and it hits the spot every time.

Natasha Volkov — Reliable sipper

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. Classic Highland profile done well — sweet malt, a touch of heather, some citrus peel in the finish. The 55.8% ABV carries the flavours without burning. I drink it neat after dinner and it hits the spot every time.

Isabella Rossi — Reliable sipper

8/10

Picked this up on a whim and I'm glad I did. Classic Highland profile done well — sweet malt, a touch of heather, some citrus peel in the finish. The 55.8% ABV carries the flavours without burning. I drink it neat after dinner and it hits the spot every time.