Bruichladdich Valinch Diaspora Homecoming 2009

Bruichladdich Links - St Andrews Swilcan Bridge

Nose: interesting combination of sweet exotic fruit and a salty whiff of sea air. Very fragrant. Peach, kumquat, apple candy. Passion fruit. Mango. Fruit syrup and orange marmalade. A touch of mint and a hint of smoke. Excellent. Mouth: oily delivery. The fruit is more subdued now, but still candied with some orange peel and apple. More smoke....

Score 85/100

Bruichladdich X4 - Islay Spirit

The marketing of new make spirit has become more than just a trend. Numerous distilleries have followed the example that was launched about two years ago by Glenglassaugh. You can now buy spirit from Kilchoman, Abhainn Dearg, but also from Highland Park. The Islay Spirit that I’ll be tasting today was distilled four times (hence the name X4)...

Score 84/100

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

I decided to give this one a try, as I was on a bit of a whisky buying spree. First, the bottle is a cool color, with that lovely blue. I had it neat, and on the nose, one finds some classic Islay scents - smoke, wood, lavender, licorice and some brine. The taste of this dram is incredible. A full mouth of wood, leather, toffee and a bit of...

Score 95/100

Bruichladdich 1992 Fino Sherry Cask

A copper coloured dram. The aromas include some winey notes, spicy ginger and pepper and a healthy dose of vanilla. A good introduction to the main course which is delivered with pleasant medium full mouth feel. Bags of flavours to pick apart or just enjoy, dried fruit, orange, fresh apricots, almonds, vanilla while some dark rum like sweetness...

Score 93/100