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Description
Bruichladdich was built on Islay in the late 1880s and had many ups and downs even though it was known as the local’s dram. It was unusual to have an unpeated malt on the island known to make heavily peated whiskies but that’s what Bruichladdich was. Resurrected in 2001, they now produce other medium and heavily peated malts called Port Charlotte and Octomore.
They are also known for their experiments with different barley varieties (including the archaic Bere). More than 40% of Bruichladdich’s malting barley is now produced on the island. In addition to the whisky, an old Lomond still has been recommissioned and produces The Botanist gin, whose botanical mix includes herbs and plants from Islay.
Taste
Matured in 65% first-fill American whiskey casks, 10% second-fill American whiskey casks, and 25% second-fill French wine casks
– 40 parts per million (PPM) – heavily peated
Brand Tasting Notes: On the nose, the smoke is calmed by the marine, ozone character. While the smoke is always discernible on the nose, it is dry and earthy in its style, allowing the oak to come forward with waves of golden caramel, fudge, vanilla custard, hints of ginger, nutmeg, and clove. There is citrus fruit, coaxed from the glass with a drop of water, gentle lemon meringue, and clementine. Breathe deeply and the floral aromas of wild thyme, heather, and sea pink transport you to the Atlantic coast. The palate there is a noticeable delicacy and softness in texture and style. Again, the balance of flavor is superb as the smoke wraps loosely around the sweetness drawn from deep within the oak. Coconut, vanilla custard, and lemon honey combine with smoked oysters and sun-baked salty sand.
Details
- Bottle Size750
- DistilleryBruichladdich
- StyleSingle Malt Scotch
- RegionIslay
- Age10
- ABV50%
- Country of OriginScotland
- Cask StrengthNo
- Cask TypeAmerican Oak
