Lucian Duarte
3.0
(Royal Brackla) I typically don't care for Royal Brackla, but this one is unexpectedly good. Initially, you get some wood and spice – ginger, pepper, and dried cinnamon. As it develops, more dried fruit, treacle, and spice emerge. There's a long, slightly tart finish that pleasantly numbs the palate. With a bit of water, it's more of the same. The wood is more prominent throughout, but with less of the sweet dried fruit.
