Bruichladdich
Yellow Submarine III
- 54.2
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- 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 the heavily peated Port Charlotte, and the extremely heavily peated Octomore. Bottled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bruichladdich reopening its gates in 2001!...
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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 the heavily peated Port Charlotte, and the extremely heavily peated Octomore.
Bottled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bruichladdich reopening its gates in 2001!
Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine legacy began in the summer of 2005, when two Islay fishermen found a small, yellow Ministry of Defence submarine off the coast of Islay and brought it to shore. The submersible remained on Islay while the MOD arranged its collection. To commemorate the event, Bruichladdich released Whisky of Mass Distinction II 'Yellow Submarine'. The first bottles were presented to the Navy men who came to Islay to retrieve the sub.
Yellow Submarine III joins Bruichladdich’s Whisky of Mass Distinction lineage. This tongue-in-cheek series started with the first release in 2004 when US Military Intelligence bizarrely flagged the distillery as a potential site where weapons of mass destruction could be created. The mistake was due to a large amount of copper being shipped by barge to be used in distilling.
This release has been distilled using 100% Scottish Barley, aged for 14 years in 75% first-fill Bourbon Casks and 25% French Red Wine Casks. Beautifully balanced and rounded, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread open on the nose, with pink peppercorns and a hint of ginger punctuating this sweet character. Creamy crème brûlée adds to the spirit’s luxuriously smooth texture, complemented with crisp apple and pear on the palate. Gentle spice and toasted hazelnut settle on the finish while a hint of sea salt linger.
Limited to 1 bottle per customer.
Bottled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bruichladdich reopening its gates in 2001!
Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine legacy began in the summer of 2005, when two Islay fishermen found a small, yellow Ministry of Defence submarine off the coast of Islay and brought it to shore. The submersible remained on Islay while the MOD arranged its collection. To commemorate the event, Bruichladdich released Whisky of Mass Distinction II 'Yellow Submarine'. The first bottles were presented to the Navy men who came to Islay to retrieve the sub.
Yellow Submarine III joins Bruichladdich’s Whisky of Mass Distinction lineage. This tongue-in-cheek series started with the first release in 2004 when US Military Intelligence bizarrely flagged the distillery as a potential site where weapons of mass destruction could be created. The mistake was due to a large amount of copper being shipped by barge to be used in distilling.
This release has been distilled using 100% Scottish Barley, aged for 14 years in 75% first-fill Bourbon Casks and 25% French Red Wine Casks. Beautifully balanced and rounded, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread open on the nose, with pink peppercorns and a hint of ginger punctuating this sweet character. Creamy crème brûlée adds to the spirit’s luxuriously smooth texture, complemented with crisp apple and pear on the palate. Gentle spice and toasted hazelnut settle on the finish while a hint of sea salt linger.
Limited to 1 bottle per customer.
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