Bruichladdich 1970 Valinch Cask #5085

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

Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvée Chateau Margaux 16 Year Old

The Bruichladdich “First Growth” series takes 16 year old Bruichladdich single malt whisky and finishes them off in casks gleaned from some of the finest vineyards in the world so that they may lend their flavour to the whisky – in this case, the casks came from Château Margaux. Colour: near syrup, but not quite – just a touch lighter and redder....

Score 95/100

Bruichladdich 8 Year Old 2001 Rum Cask for Belgium

Cask 011 was bottled especially for the Belgian market on 21 september 2010. The bourbon cask on which it matured was filled with spirit on 14 November 2001 and then re-casked to a rum cask on 25 April 2006. This can hardly be called a finish. Hence Laddie speaks of Additional Cask Evolution (hey, that too is ACE). The label also proudly states...

Score 83/100

Bruichladdich Creative Whisky Company Exclusive Casks 22 Year Old

This is a review for CWC Exclusive Casks Bruichladdich 1991 22 year old, one of 222 bottles. Picked this up abroad, as with most of my whisky collection since the selection here in Ontario, Canada, is so abysmal. Nose: fondant, burnt sugar, toast, and mild fruit. Quite inviting! Palate: sweet arrival - strawberries! Seriously. Honey, cereal, and...

Score 88/100