The Silence of the Drams.

Scotch whisky reviews. Mostly.

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  • Octomore 5 Year (2002), Futures I

    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…

  • Bruichladdich 5 Year (2006), X4 Futures

    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.…

  • Rhinns 11 Year (2011), Plot 33 Private Cask

    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…

  • Bruichladdich 13 Year (2010), Friends of Bruichladdich

    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…

  • Bruichladdich 10 Year (2013) Bere Barley

    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…

  • Bruichladdich Black Art 04.1

    This (mythical) Bruichladdich was tasted as part of Dramfool‘s Brain Tumor Research Charity Tasting. Chatting with others in the tasting, it was clear that many present had been impacted by the effects of Brain Tumors/Cancer. It was a wonderful experience to share these drams with loved ones in mind while supporting future research. Thanks to those who donated…

  • Bruichladdich 10 Year (2010), Private Bottling “Gille-Brìghde”

    This Bruichladdich was tasted as part of Dramfool‘s Brain Tumor Research Charity Tasting. Chatting with others in the tasting, it was clear that many present had been impacted by the effects of Brain Tumors/Cancer. It was a wonderful experience to share these drams with loved ones in mind while supporting future research. Thanks to those who donated the…