Bruichladdich 20 Year Old 3rd Edition Malmsey Madeira Finish

Bruichladdich Peat

This Laddie was simply labeled ‘Peat’, so it does not warrant further explanation, I think. The nose is, in all honesty, very simply. Peat (obviously, would be a bit ridiculous otherwise), citrus and vanilla. A bit of wet earth. Not much else though. On the palate, it is a little oily, but shows little body. Primarily peat and citrus, flanked by...

Score 78/100

Bruichladdich Port Cask Matured 7YO (2003)

Nose starts off quite buttery and slightly creamy before a whack of raisins hits. A bit of toffee, and some minty chocolate hints. Sultanas and dried fruit in abundance. A proper fruit pudding with cream. Initially I get a bit of white chocolate on the palate and then some mint along with cinder toffee. Fruitiness is there but not as strongly as...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich Octomore 4.1 5yo

I didn't really expect to lay my hand on one of the 60 bottles of Bruichladdichs new peat monster Octomore 4.1 since only 60 bottles was released to Swedens lesser populated towns. But I did. When you open a new bottle of Octomore 4.1 you really think there's a fire going on straight under your nose. It's like a boat burning in the sun with new...

Score 95/100

Bruichladdich Peat

Colour is light golden with a touch of orange. First nosing is salt and iodine in the style of the old Bowmore Mariner bottlings. Flavours are rather simple with a little touch of earthy flavours, almost reminding of cactus plants. Very smooth finish. Ridiculously smooth finish.

Score 65/100