Bruichladdich Ultimate Tasting Kit With Glasses

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley has no age statement, was matured exclusively in bourbon barrels, and is unpeated. Bottle code: 12 02 14. The reviewed bottle was opened 3 days ago Nose: Barley. What else? This barley manifests as 'grain' more so than as 'grass'. The whisky shows mostly apple and pear flavours. The wood influence is almost...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Rum Cask Matured

The nose is sweet vanilla, caramel with a nutty hint and of course Rum smell. You get a nutty taste like brazil nuts or almond extract. Finish is smooth and leaves the palate with a sweet taste.

Score 95/100

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old bottled 2001

This 10-year was released in 2001 and was one of the first bottlings marketed by the then new owners of Bruichladdich distillery. This of course means that the spirit used came from what was acquired from Whyte & Mackay – the spirit distilled by Jim McEwan and his team would only be ready much later. Interestingly, the label on the neck of the...

Score 83/100

Bruichladdich Octomore 8.2, Travel retail

Nose: This one’s fruitier alright, with quite some red fruit, as the wine casks are at work. There’s some smoke on the nose, but it’s only playing 2nd violin to the fruity goodness.There’s some candied orange, as well as red fruit,spices , a hint of apple strudel and then some more sooty notes, rather rich. Palate: Fruit leather, BBQ’ed ripe...

Score 86/100