Old Malt Cask / Aged 18 Years

Old Malt Cask

Bruichladdich

Aged 18 Years

ABV 50%
REVIEWED Issue 76

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Specifications

Brand: Bruichladdich, Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Expression: Aged 18 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 18 years old
Year of bottling: 2008
ABV: 50%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islay
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Douglas Laing

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Perfumy.Lemon balm. Aniseed. Then an enticing basket of fresh ripe fruits. Lemon pulp. Juicy pears. Summery.
Palate: Silky.Light and fruity. Melon and pear smoothie.
Finish: Clean,fresh and fruity. A slight bitter note in the back.
Comment: Aniceand pleasant summer dram. With the right amountof fruit. Five a day ?

7.7

Taster Dominic Roskrow

Nose: Delicate,floral,fruit jellybeans.
Palate: Slightly one dimensional but it's a pleasant dimension all the same:jelly fruit with some spearmint,sweet but balanced.
Finish: Quite short with orange fruits,and a very gentle touch of sweet spice.
Comment: Does any distillery produce sweeter, cleaner malt than this one?

7.2

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