bruichladdich
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Bruichladdich 12 Year (2009), Rest & Be ThankfulWine Cask #304458.9% Nose: Nutty vanilla, chocolate, coffee, and molasses. There’s a (dark, eg cherry) fruit note that reminds me of a drier, slightly bitter madeira. A touch of Laddie if you’re looking for it. Palate: Somewhat full, juicy, but not quite big. A touch of heat. It’s…
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Bruichladdich 18 Year (2004), Re/DefineBourbon, Sauternes, and Port casks50% Nose: Quite lemon-sweet over glazed, doughy notes. Slightly astringent. Faint orange creamsicle. Palate: Peppery and malty, lemon, cream. Honeysuckle. Finish: A puff of char as the palate transitions. That astringent note tickles around in the palate but really builds in the finish. Mildly dank. Score: 3.5/5Mental…
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From Dramfool: “Barrel #3203 was filled on 21st September 2011, and bottled at natural cask strength of 61.0% on 12th February 2025, making this delightful Laddie 13 years old. 216 bottles were yielded from the barrel.” (Image credit: Dramfool) Whisky: Bruichladdich 13 Year (2011), Dramfool’s Middle CutCountry/Region: Scotland/IslayCask: 1st Fill BourbonABV: 61% I hate to…
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A limited edition of 3,000 bottles for the Fèis Ìle 2024. This spirit was distilled in 2013 and then aged in bourbon casks before being re-casked in the following barrels from 2017 to 2023: Sauternes (12.5%), Austrian dessert wine (12.5%), and ex-brandy casks from Fernando de Castilla, Spain, which previously held Pedro Ximenez sherry (75%).…
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As the name suggests, this came from a leaking private Bruichladdich cask whose owner tasked Dramfool to rescue it. They re-racked it into a refill sherry octave to stop the losses. Only 77x20cl bottles were available. (Image credit: Dramfool) Whisky: Bruichladdich 15 Year (2008), Dramfool’s Festival Edition “Leaky Laddie”Country/Region: Scotland/IslayCask: Bourbon, Re-racked refill sherry octaveABV:…
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This was apparently the first distillation of Octomore, and briefly the most peated whisky in the world at 80.5ppm. Aged in a Buffalo Trace bourbon cask. Whisky: Octomore 5 Year (2002), Futures ICountry/Region: Scotland/IslayCask: Buffalo Trace bourbonABV: 46%Age: 5 Years (Distilled October 2002, Bottled April 2008) Nose: Herbal. Grassy. Pine. Gin.Palate: Tobacco. Water. Touch of…
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A quadruple-distilled (hence the ‘X4’) Laddie made using Oxbridge barley as part of a limited edition run under the supervision of Jim McEwan. It’s a doozie. Whisky: Bruichladdich 5 Year (2006), X4 FuturesCountry/Region: Scotland/IslayCask: BourbonABV: 64.6%Age: 5 Years (Distilled January 2006, Bottled April 2011) Nose: Milky and lactic. Floral. Mineral. Fresh wood. Dry.Palate: Big, hot.…
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Rhinns is an uncommon, lightly peated Bruichladdich distillate. I’ve heard conflicting information on 1) how many times Bruichladdich has produced Rhinns, and 2) the details of its composition: either 2:1 or 3:1 Port Charlotte:Bruichladdich. If you have more info, please leave a comment; I’d love to know. That said, this is the first Rhinns I’ve…
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This special edition was limited to 1,881 bottles and includes a few firsts: (1) the first Bruichladdich collaboration (with the Friends of Bruichladdich group in this case) outside of the single cask Micro Provenance series, (2) the first 13 year old Laddie, and (3) the first Islay Barley release over 50% ABV. Whisky: Bruichladdich 13…
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This Bruichladdich release is meant to highlight the unique flavor of the Bere barley varietal. In doing so, they also stick to their sustainability commitment by promoting genetic diversity and responsible land management. Bere barley is Britain’s oldest continuously cultivated cereal. Apparently, Bere barley was once more prominently used in the production of Scotch, but…