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The Laddie Ten Bottling Note
The very first 10 year old whisky to be wholly distilled, aged and bottled by Bruichladdich's new owners. In many ways this marks the beginning of the new era, and this will be snapped at by connoisseurs and collectors. This was bottled on the 11th September 2011. A true milestone bottling.
Well worth the wait...
For those who may have been disappointed with some of the more recent releases from Bruichladdich and yearn for the quality standard set by the old core range then your in for a treat. Thick and oily with that instantly recognisable Bruichalddich maritime tang, this is a fabulous whisky that has captured perfectly the wonderful characteristics of the previous 10 year old and somehow improved upon them. Beautifully balanced and dangerously easy to drink - it's a 'must buy' whisky.
It's
.. non chill filtered, not coloured, and at 46%. Not a bad start. Then it goes on to give a rather scottish welcome. Take me as I am. I am young and fresh and from Bruichladdich. I think it is the refuge of weary whisky drinkers. Fresh and bright , but not light, it takes a wee bit to get used to. I think they have got this just right. It is the taste of an islay whisky that is just that. There is no overlord banging the big smoke and peat drum here. It has it's salt and later gentle sweetness, balaced with early tastes that set the scene. I think it's magic.
It has it's
Cancel "its" , last sentence.. apolgies
Great great Bruichladdich
Complex and real Bruichladdich style. Seabreeze, flowery, lemon and some honey on the nose with nice sweetness, fruits and oak on the palate. A new favourite in the "lower" price segment and I really hope future entry level bottlings will have the same high quality! Soooo tasty....