Bruichladdich's flagship unpeated single malt release, made with 100% Scottish barley. It's also bottled at a hearty 50% ABV, which is a chunk higher than equivalent releases from almost any other distillery (usually 40-46%). This bottling strength is said to help bring the barley notes to the fore. Head Distiller Adam Hannett works with an ever-increasing range of casks aged alongside Lochindaal as well as changing profiles and varieties of carefully traced barley to put together a refreshing whisky with the signature fruity and floral Bruichladdich house style.
Elegantly sweet with honey'd barley, boiled sweets and orange petals. Wafts of sea air.
Red apples and white grapes, with touches of sweet cinnamon and brown sugar. Still softly coastal.
Mineral-rich malt, with toffee and more honey.
If you are reading reviews to anticipate your own experience - STOP. Errrbody is different (until you find that one reviewer you connect with). I also smell the barley on the nose, and enjoy some vanilla and spice as it goes down, very smooth to begin with. But the finish is so jagged and bitter that I’m left with a feeling that completely erases my warm first impression.
I’m a 50%er. I love Laphroaig Lore. I mean LOVE it. But this is testing all my powers of loyalty.
Not a whisky man but been drinking this one particular one for a number of years and it has gone from odd few at New Year when visiting Pitlochry for Hogmanay celebrations to niw buying a bottle each year and truly loving every sip I have .. It feels so smooth and tasty that in my limited opinion regards whisky it is the number 1 for me and will remain so ... A superb product ..
The best scotch whisky I ever had
Excellent
