Bruichladdich 18 Year Old

Introduction

Bruichladdich, an esteemed distillery on Scotland’s Isle of Islay, is renowned for its unpeated single malt whiskies. The 18-Year-Old expression, part of their “Luxury Redefined” series, exemplifies the distillery’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation.

Production and Maturation

Distilled in 2004, this whisky is crafted from the first crop of Islay barley. The majority of the spirit matured in ex-bourbon barrels, with a portion finished in ex-Sauternes and ex-Port casks. After 18 years of aging in Bruichladdich’s Islay warehouses, the whisky was bottled at 50% ABV, without chill filtration or added coloring.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep gold hue.

• Nose: Aromas of heather honey and fresh vanilla pod, complemented by malted biscuit notes, golden syrup, toffee, candied lemon, toasted hazelnut, cocoa powder, and juicy pineapple.

• Palate: Silky and velvety mouthfeel with flavors of fresh honeycomb, vanilla custard, malt cookies, oatcakes, apricot jam, caramelized pineapple, and candied grapefruit peel. Warming spices such as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg emerge, along with hints of marzipan, hazelnut praline, lemon curd, cocoa, and powdered ginger.

• Finish: Long and warming, with building spices and a pleasant dryness from oak influence. Notes of gingerbread and a hint of minerality characteristic of Bruichladdich linger on the palate.