Remarkably generic.
Braeval 1998 Hart Brothers 20 Year Old / 51.8% ABV
Tasted neat
This Braeval was distilled in June 1998 and spent 20 years maturing in a first-fill Oloroso Sherry cask before being bottled in September 2018. A limited edition for the Japan market, this is just one of 300 bottles. It is cask strength, natural colour, and non-chill filtered.
- Color: russet (1;3)
- Nose: green apple, imitation honey, sulphur, and mint
- Taste: some sherry, pine, and baked pastry
- Finish: long, some sweetness, lemon, and a little bbq pork
This almost tastes like a Chivas blend already, it’s a very flat, subtle spirit without a lot going on. To be fair, the cork is not in great shape, so this may also be a side effect of that — but it’s boring.
Rating: 4/10
