Bruichladdich Drambusters Valinch 1990

Bruichladdich 2006 Islay Barley Small Bottle

Bruichladdich proves that the concept of 'terroir' is not exclusive to the world of wine. Islay Barley 2006 is the second release in the former Uber Provenance range. Islay Barley is the product from one farmer (John Logan of Dunlossit Farm), one barley variety (Chalice) and one field (Jubilee Field). “We believe terroir matters”? One should start...

Score 85/100

Bruichladdich Sherry Classic

It is a bit of a misnomer, because it leads you to believe this whisky matured on sherry casks. That is not the case. It matured on bourbon casks and got a finish on sherry casks from the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla (who provide Laddie with all of their sherry casks). The process of finishing is often reffered to as ACEing by Laddie. It is...

Score 69/100

Octomore 5 Year Old Edition 05.1 169ppm

Christmas tasting at the Water of Life Society at the University of Edinburgh, perfect evening, great whiskies, good company, a perfect evening. To top it off, they had a surprise: a real "punch in the face" whisky and God, was I in for a treat. Octomore 5.1, the peatiest whisky on the planet 169 Ppm, a malt so good that I still wake up...

Score 99/100

Bruichladdich First Growth Series D (Cuvee Pessae Leognan)

Nose: Red wine, citrus rinds, red fruits, slight greasiness, some note that smells like rope (that old, non-plastic kind) Palate: Very silk like, thick, dessert spices, citrus peel oils, interesting earthiness, black teas. Finish: Dessert spice again, some oak, tangy peppers, herbal notes. First Wine finish I've had, don't think it's 100% my thing...

Score 80/100