An older bottling of Bruichladdich 18 Year Old, released sometime before 2010. The bottles don't look too dissimilar today, boasting the same broad shape, and, most importantly, the trusty sea captain on the front.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Full, doughy. Cereals, warm pastries, lightly salted butter. Some bruised fruit emerges with a hint of smoke. Iodine. Malt, apple peel.
Quite dry, bruised apple, pear sweetness. A definite burnt character emerges: smoked ham, spent matches.
Short, but pleasant. Burnt pastry, smoke.
It was a love at first sight ( sip ). Very smooth, but very complex.
I always preferred Lagavulin or Laphroig . . . . .until I tried this, very close to being my favourite Islay malt, try it!
