Bruichladdich 18 Year Old 1st Edition

Octomore 167 'The Beast'

It actually fizzed and tried to push the cork out, like it was trying to escape, neat,......dont try to sniff it, its like putting your head in the vat after they've added the yeast, taste, its warm, not feels warm, its actually warm, like its slightly radioactive, TCP, burnt rubber, has a vague cleansing aftertaste, like rinsing your mouth out at...

Score 83/100

Octomore 5 Year Old Edition 05.1 169ppm

The latest edition of Octomore wins the peat race with flying colours. No less than 169ppm. But those who know Octomore also know that does not mean they have to be utter peat monsters per se. This one is very, very pale. The nose is quite peaty, of course, but indeed not truly a monster. It is mildly sweet on corn flakes and has something umami...

Score 87/100

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

I decided to give this one a try, as I was on a bit of a whisky buying spree. First, the bottle is a cool color, with that lovely blue. I had it neat, and on the nose, one finds some classic Islay scents - smoke, wood, lavender, licorice and some brine. The taste of this dram is incredible. A full mouth of wood, leather, toffee and a bit of...

Score 95/100

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old 2nd Edition

When trying a whisky I try to avoid reading tasting notes so as to keep a clean slate. Bruichladdich 18 year old, therefore, was able to throw me a curveball. I really like Islay whiskies and although delicious, this bottle had a character that took me by surprise. Nose: Perhaps unlike other Islays, this seemed a little smoke-less and unpeated....

Score 91/100