Bruichladdich
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Bruichladdich

Islay Barley 2004

ABV 50%

Young, a bit fiery but very refreshing. A summertime dram.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Bruichladdich

Brand

Islay Barley 2004

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2012

Year of Bottling

50%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Malty, fresh. Green malt. Lemon juice. Quite herbal. Lemon balm. Angelica. Fresh coriander. Pleasantly aromatic. With water, a touch of tablets.

Palate: Crisp, crunchy. Fizzy on the tongue. Very fresh and clean. Obviously young.

Finish: Short, sherbet. A note of almond milk in the back.

Comment: Young, a bit fiery but very refreshing. A summertime dram.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Pale, fragile and lacy. A very discreet nose with whiffs of the mill room and then daffodils. Cool light and very subtle but with real sweetness behind.

Palate: Very pure and with more intensity than the nose suggests. Creamy texture. Gentle pear like fruits and again water helps to spread the flavours over the palate. Lovely texture.

Finish: Gooseberry.

Comment: Discreet, subtle and pure with great balance for one so young - and marked accordingly.

Score: 8.3

8
Overall Score

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