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An early Port Charlotte single malt from Islay's Bruichladdich distillery, peated to 44ppm. This bottling is a blend of multiple vintages of this smoky whisky and offers an insight into how Bruichladdich may have tasted in years gone by.
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Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
This is a battle between peat and spice. The smoke swirls around a battalion of pepper and cinnamon.
Palate
The smoke arrives first followed by an immense creaminess on the palate, then notes of sherbet lemon emerge.
Finish
The finish is fruity with just a hint of soot and nutmeg.
Overall
This is a whisky for the peat-heads and is a great example of what's coming out of Bruichladdich's peat project.
Very nice indeed, well balanced with both peat and smoke.
Master of Malt Customer May 29, 2013
Unique
Every peat lover will like this spirit. However, do not expect a big peat hit. This is a fragrant, ethereal, spring/early summer peat, washed with mellow ocean breeze, zesty, flowery, multi-layered, sweet and tame, yet mischievous. Lovely, indeed!
Master of Malt Customer Apr 6, 2013
Distinctively Bruichladdich
This bottling is i many ways a successor to the Anturas Mor, however this one goes back to the Laddie roots, with lots of zesty, dense and creamy citrus notes that is almost "tequila-esque", how very bruichladdich. The Anturas bottling was closer, if anything to a good mellow young laphroaig minus the peppers. A very nice bottling of a series coming of age, lovely i say...
Master of Malt Customer Mar 13, 2013
Peaty and balanced
Yes, I'm a peat-head and a Laddie fan. So I couldn't wait until I got my hands on this one. I was not disappointed. I love peat, but I also like balance and complexity. I would not consider this a one-note peat bomb at all. Yes, it is smokey and intense, but there is also some citrus flavors with spice, and a nice gentle sweetness at the end. Really well done.
