Bruichladdich
Scotland
Single Malt
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.
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Love the Laddie. Immediate waft of barley, almost reminiscent of bourbon, followed by layers of sweetness (honey and vanilla). On the palate, definitely tasted more honey, and almost fresh cut grass; not so much orange, but I did get an almost strawberry taste. This is a moderate to long finish that is extremely enjoyable.
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley Unpeated 50% vol. Matures in barrels made of American and European oak, non-chill filtered, natural color, made of 100% Scottish malted barley, bottled with high proof 50% without age statement (but the whisky is usually about 6 years old). Nose: sweetness, candies, sea breeze, flowers, herbs, hay, grass, citrus, oranges, mint, mint pills, slightly malty, fruity and floral, beach, sand, apple with mint, mild aroma for 50% proof, slightly oaky, honey. Taste: malty, vanilla, sweet, oak, mint, flowers, fruit, milk chocolate, slightly spicy, hay, barley, pineapple, coconut, pina colada, grass, salty caramels, tangerine, leather, cream, mild, pleasant. Finish: gentle, pleasant, tropical fruit, a bit of sea breeze, a bit of salt, lemon, orange peel. This whisky should be given to people who shiver on the back of the word Islay. I think that it would be very surprising how interesting the liquor from the island where peat was not used could be. Whisky is very friendly, gentle, delicate for its proof, young, but already well-composed, fruity and floral profile transferring us to the shores of Islay beaches.
Malty, slight alcohol on the nose. Same on the palate but sweet. For 100 proof very, very smooth. Rich long finish.
Overpriced for its quality and character. Packaging is more impressive than its content. Tases too young and aggressive, although improves with time. The bitter taste is not balanced. Lots of flavors and again the sweetness and harshness is not balanced or complimentary. Don't think I will be a repeat buyer of this Laddie.
I keep coming back tho this one and I am always happy. I like the balance on this one, it has everything but not too much. I try different whiskeys but in the end this is the one i actually miss. Much better than reviews give it credit for. You can never just have one glass, ever and that's a good thing. Islay flavor, balance and great taste.
