Royal Brackla 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
46% ABV (92 proof) | 750mL | 12-year Highland single malt, Oloroso sherry finish | Cawdor Estate, Scotland — Royal Brackla 12 Year Old is Highland Scotch whisky with a royal warrant and a sherry finish: twelve years in American oak followed by a finishing period in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts. The current bottling runs at 46% ABV — a step up from the older 40% release. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Royal Brackla — the first Scotch distillery granted a royal warrant (1833, by King William IV) — sits on the Cawdor Estate in the Highlands. The 12-year-old marries the distillery's fruity spirit with Oloroso influence: ripe peaches and black cherries, chocolate-covered almonds, muscovado sugar. The sherry-butt finish adds dried-fruit depth without overwhelming the malt. A classic Highland sherried style at a fair price.
Tasting notes
Ripe peaches and black cherries, chocolate-covered almonds, muscovado sugar; sherry-butt dried fruit over a malty Highland core.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 12 years + first-fill Oloroso sherry butt finish — classic sherried Highland style
- 46% ABV — the current, fuller-strength bottling
- Royal warrant distillery, 1833 — genuine Scotch history
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn — the sherry notes open with a few minutes of air. A splash of water softens it for easy sipping.
Frequently asked questions
What does the "Royal" mean?
Royal Brackla was the first Scotch distillery granted a royal warrant, by King William IV in 1833 — the "King's Own Whisky."
How strong is the current bottling?
46% ABV (92 proof) — stronger than the older 40% release. Check the bottle label to confirm.
What casks is it finished in?
First-fill Oloroso sherry butts, after initial maturation in American oak.