Speyburn 'Bradan Orach' Scotch Whisky
Speyburn 'Bradan Orach' Scotch Whisky is the bright, golden member of the Speyburn range: a no-age-statement Speyside single malt at 40% ABV, matured exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks. "Bradan Orach" is Gaelic for "golden salmon" — a nod to the world-class salmon fishing on the River Spey. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Casks: 100% American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Origin: Speyburn Distillery, Rothes, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1897)
The Golden Salmon of the Spey
Bradan Orach — "golden salmon" — honors the River Spey's legendary salmon runs, and the whisky wears the name well: bright golden amber, lively and approachable, the most energetic expression in the Speyburn range. If the 15 Year is the step-up dram, Bradan Orach is the everyday invitation into Speyside. Browse the store's Speyburn shelf or explore more approachable single malts.
Tasting Notes
Nose — green apples, honey, lemon, vanilla; fruity and malty with orchard fruit, blossom, light citrus, cream. Palate — subtle yet full-bodied, honey and vanilla, creamy and smooth. Finish — long and spicy with oak and spice (official brand notes; 92 pts, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018).
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a cube of ice — this is a friendly, easy-drinking malt that also shines in a highball. A great first Speyside for a new whisky drinker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Bradan Orach" mean?
It's Gaelic for "golden salmon," named for the celebrated salmon fishing on the River Spey beside the distillery.
Does Speyburn Bradan Orach have an age statement?
No — it's a no-age-statement whisky matured entirely in American oak ex-bourbon casks.
Is Bradan Orach peated?
Not in any meaningful sense — the brand presents it as a bright, fruity, unpeated-style malt; one retailer describes lightly peated malt in the distillery profile, but peat is not the story here.
The brightest member of the Speyburn range — order Bradan Orach online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.