Bruichladdich 1970 Valinch 31 Year Old 45.5

Bruichladdich Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley

Here is a condensed version of my next blog post, an overdue review of a sample graciously provided by @Robert99. Yet another Octomore review, this is the first .3 iteration of the series,100% Islay barley grown on the farm that gave this whisky it's namesake,peated to the eye watering level of 258ppm. I believe the work that the Laddie team has...

Score 88/100

Bruichladdich Cuvee 382 La Berenice MG41

I have no great skill as a reviewer since wisdom of my ignorance compelled me to stop shortly after I began. However, I was likewise compelled by my disappointment at this Bruichladdich for which I paid $150 - often sells for $200 - without tax considerations. I do NOT recommend this expression of Bruichladdich. I had a great Bruichladdich of a...

Score 80/100

Bruichladdich Rocks

This must be one of the best value malts on the market. It's apparantly un-peated but its so rich and full on the palate that you wouldn't know it. I absolutely love it. Extra points for the price, it's tastes way more expensive that it costs. Nose - Marshmallow, oak, figs, liquorice, vanilla and spice. Among the most rewarding and complex noses...

Score 84/100

Octomore 5 Year Old Edition 4.2 Comus

Octomore 4.2 Comus/167 ppm was a big disappointment at first that grew up to be a less of a disappointment. Just like the second Bond by Daniel Craig, Comus had high expectations. Casino Royale had been great and very hard to top. Octomores I didn't have any experience of but I surely was keen on tasting that 167 ppm’s of peatiness. To be clear,...

Score 85/100