Bruichladdich
18 Years Old
- 50
- 18 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Islay
The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking...
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The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking for new ideas and initiatives.
Matured exclusively on Islay, primarily in ex-Bourbon casks and a small number of wine casks. The Bruichladdich 18 Years Old is the epitome of Bruichladdich's signature unpeated house style.
Made by the legendary dream team of Jim McEwan and Duncan McGillivray, this whisky is full bodied and beautifully fragrant. Notes of honey, butterscotch, and citrus orange open on the nose, with a medley of tropical fruits and toasted mellow oak lingering on the palate.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Apricot.
Nose - Beautifully fragrant with ripe peach and honeysuckle, hints of violet and lavender come through, balanced with vanilla and creamed coconut from the toasted American oak. A medley of tropical fruit comes to the fore, with melon, peaches, apricots, and vibrant citrus. While the influence of the oak brings honey, caramel vanilla custard and rich crème brûlée.
Palate - Luxurious and viscous, honey, butterscotch and fresh fruits coat the palate, followed by cereal notes of sweet, syrup soaked porridge, barley sugar and toasted oak. Vibrant tropical fruit and the subtle presence of toasted oak with a hint of leather follow, with honeycomb adding to the smooth, sweet character.
Finish - Bruichladdich's quintessential character comes through on the finish. The 18 Year Old has the classic minerality for which Bruichladdich is renowned, perfectly balanced with oak, stoned fruit and a delicate floral bouquet.
Matured exclusively on Islay, primarily in ex-Bourbon casks and a small number of wine casks. The Bruichladdich 18 Years Old is the epitome of Bruichladdich's signature unpeated house style.
Made by the legendary dream team of Jim McEwan and Duncan McGillivray, this whisky is full bodied and beautifully fragrant. Notes of honey, butterscotch, and citrus orange open on the nose, with a medley of tropical fruits and toasted mellow oak lingering on the palate.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Apricot.
Nose - Beautifully fragrant with ripe peach and honeysuckle, hints of violet and lavender come through, balanced with vanilla and creamed coconut from the toasted American oak. A medley of tropical fruit comes to the fore, with melon, peaches, apricots, and vibrant citrus. While the influence of the oak brings honey, caramel vanilla custard and rich crème brûlée.
Palate - Luxurious and viscous, honey, butterscotch and fresh fruits coat the palate, followed by cereal notes of sweet, syrup soaked porridge, barley sugar and toasted oak. Vibrant tropical fruit and the subtle presence of toasted oak with a hint of leather follow, with honeycomb adding to the smooth, sweet character.
Finish - Bruichladdich's quintessential character comes through on the finish. The 18 Year Old has the classic minerality for which Bruichladdich is renowned, perfectly balanced with oak, stoned fruit and a delicate floral bouquet.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig