Braeval 16 Year Old Tri Carragh 62.7% 70cl

Braeval 16 Year Old Tri Carragh 62.7% 70cl

Releases from delicate, grassy Speyside distillery Braeval are lesser-spotted – and this Tri Carragh bottling is a real treat. Distilled back in 2010, it’s been aged for over 16 years, including a seven month finishing period in a second-fill red wine octave. It’s imparted a zesty, berry character into the liquid, making it a superbly summery sipper. Just 92 bottles will ever be released.

Official tasting notes:

Nose: Fresh orchard fruits, red apples and orange peel combine with pomegranate and raspberry notes. The naturally fruity Braeval spirit shines through with delicate floral and grassy undertones.

Palate: Red berries and juicy orchard fruits evolve into redcurrants, cranberry and pink peppercorn. The octave adds subtle tannins and structure rather than dominating, allowing the distillery’s elegant Speyside character to remain front and centre.

Finish: Drying red fruits, gentle spice and a whisper of wood smoke.