Royal Brackla 14 Year Old 2009 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 70cl, 55.4%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on the refill bourbon barrel maturation and overall presentation.
Nose: Fresh orchard fruit, vanilla sweetness, soft honey, and light oak spice. This is an inference based on the refill bourbon barrel cask type and the whisky’s Highland single malt style.
Palate: Clean and lively, with apple and pear notes, vanilla, gentle citrus, and a firm cask-strength structure. This is an inference based on the refill bourbon barrel maturation and 55.4% ABV.
Finish: Medium to long, warming, and slightly drying, with lingering fruit, soft spice, and oak. This is an inference based on the whisky’s cask-strength presentation and maturation style.
Description
Royal Brackla 14 Year Old 2009 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 70cl, 55.4% is a limited Highland single malt bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice range. Distilled in 2009, this expression spent 14 years in a single refill bourbon barrel before the cask was opened in November 2024, with a total outturn of 211 bottles.
This is the kind of bottle that suits customers who enjoy independent whisky with proper age, natural strength, and a more individual feel than a standard shelf release. The refill bourbon barrel points toward a brighter and more spirit-led style than a heavier sherry-cask bottling, while the 55.4% strength should keep plenty of texture and intensity in the glass. The second sentence is an inference based on the cask type and bottling strength shown on your listing.
Why Choose Royal Brackla 14 Year Old 2009 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 70cl, 55.4%
It is a 14-year-old Royal Brackla bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series.
It was distilled in 2009 and the cask was opened in November 2024.
It matured in a single refill bourbon barrel.
It is bottled at cask strength at 55.4% ABV.
It is a limited release of 211 bottles.
Ideal For.
Collectors looking for a limited independent Highland bottling with a clearly stated bottle count.
Fans of bourbon-cask single malt with more natural strength and individuality. This is an inference based on the refill bourbon barrel maturation and 55.4% ABV.
Pouring neat or with a few drops of water to explore the whisky more fully. This is an inference based on the cask-strength presentation.
Buyers who want a harder-to-find Gordon & MacPhail release with stronger shelf appeal than a regular bottling. This is an inference based on the Connoisseurs Choice series and 211-bottle outturn.
Product Details
Product: Royal Brackla 14 Year Old 2009 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail).
Distillery: Royal Brackla.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail.
Range: Connoisseurs Choice.
Country: Scotland. This is supported by the single malt Scotch classification and your whisky range.
Region: Highland.
Type: Single Malt Whisky.
Vintage: 2009.
Age: 14 Years Old.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 55.4%.
Cask Type: Single refill bourbon barrel.
Cask Opened: November 2024.
Bottle Count: 211 bottles.
Collector’s Note
This is a proper collector-friendly bottle rather than just a strong drinker’s release. The combination of Royal Brackla distillery, Connoisseurs Choice presentation, 14-year age statement, cask-strength bottling, and a release of only 211 bottles gives it real appeal for buyers who enjoy limited independent Highland whiskies.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
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