Bruichladdich Cuvee 640 Eroica 21 Year Old

Bruichladdich Organic 2009

I scrapped my original intro to this review, I should have called this series "against the grain" or "down with big Ag" all kidding aside, I don't mean to come off as preachy, I am just trying to gather my thoughts coherently about these questions that are often on my mind when this type of subject comes up. Suffice to say...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich 14 Year Old 2006 Liquid Art

I was fortunate enough to experience the very first presentation of this new release of Liquid Art during a live-stream. It did not take long before it arrived on my doorstep. This 14 years old Bruichladdich was bottled at a cask strength of 51.7%. Sorry for the short intro, but I’m very eager to dive into this one! Nicely sweet and prickly on the...

Score 87/100

Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2005 Claxton's

Bruichladdich on a Rioja wine cask… that sounds interesting. La Rioja is one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. And while they do make white and rosé wines, Rioja is mostly known for its reds, created primarily from the Tempranillo grape, followed closely by the Garnacha. I do like my crianza or reserve (or even grand reserva) from time to...

Score 81/100

Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Oloroso Sherry

Exceptionally beautiful nose of stewed pears dipped in sherry resulting in a big statement. The palate is sweet honey with mild undertones of leather and tobacco. It has a medium to strong finish full of nuts, apples and gentle smoke. An excellent example of getting the best out of maturing in Oloroso Sherry casks.

Score 87/100