Bruichladdich Classic Laddie

Bruichladdich Waves 7 Year Old

This was one of the first Bruichladdichs i've tasted. back than i was not aware of the more flowery sweet noses the laddie is known for, and it took me by surprise. the nose is indeed sweet, like a smoky lolipop, flowers and heather galore. the palate is again, very slightly peaty. it's as if the peat is underneath, but is not surfacing up. quite...

Score 80/100

Octomore 5 Year Old Edition 05.1 169ppm

Bruichladdich Octomore 5.1/169 ppm gave me a nice mix of nature and high tech. Because I assimilated the Octomore 'Comus' with 007 Quantum of Solace, why not reference this one with 007 Skyfall. Like Skyfall, the Octomore 5.1 managed to top it's predecessor. This was very much like the 'Comus' but it had a bit more versatile nose and the taste and...

Score 87/100

Bruichladdich 1994 12 Year Old Kosher Wine Finish

So, the folks over at 'Laddie came out with some bottles which were finished in a kosher wine cask from Mt. Carmel. Rumor has it, they were only distributed in the general New York City area which is 20% Jewish - you gotta love target marketing! I have some friends that keep kosher so I figured, before I suggest a new "finished" dram to...

Score 55/100

Bruichladdich The Organic Multi Vintage

Bruichladdich are the ever experimenting single malt brand and, even though, it's hard to keep track of them all there are few expressions that are below par. The Organic is another example of a decent (not mind blowing, mind you) expression - this one made purely from organic Scottish barley. The lightly peated nose evokes images of green apples...

Score 86/100