Gordon & MacPhail / 1969 - Whisky Magazine

Gordon & MacPhail

Bruichladdich

1969

ABV 53.5%
REVIEWED Issue 6

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Specifications

Brand: Bruichladdich, Gordon & MacPhail
Expression: 1969
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 53.5%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail

Tasting notes

Taster Jim Murray

Nose: Some rich, softly honied, gently waxed, leathery Bourbony notes; a good age and a light malt.
Palate: Truly stunning balance achieved by the massive sweet malt and the old oak. Deep Bourbon-style notes offering a coffee fudge depth.
Finish: Some demerara sweetness but is over whelmed by the mounting sweet oak. Never dries.
Comment: Why don't Gordon & MacPhail bottle at cask strength more often? This is fabulous.

8.8

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Salty. Seaweedy. Oily. Passion fruit. Spicy. Mace?
Palate: Light touch of sherry and toasty malt. Spicy. Pepper.
Finish: Firm, dry, appetising.
Comment: Shows that this whisky can handle some age and sherry.

8.0

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