Bruichladdich
8.6

Bruichladdich

XVII, 17 Years Old

ABV 46%

I shall try this in a Caipirinha, with a CD of Annie Ross at her peak.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Bruichladdich

Brand

XVII, 17 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

17

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: A rock pool by the shore.

Palate: Soft, clean, sweet, becoming sandy, salty and spicy. Huge flavour development. Beautifully structured.

Finish: Lemon zest. Fresh limes. Lively. Irrepressible.

Comment: I shall try this in a Caipirinha, with a CD of Annie Ross at her peak.

Score: 8.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Gentle and soft. Sweet oak, flowers, vanilla, nutmeg, dried apple, apricot. Water brings out more toasty notes, hazelnut and milk chocolate.

Palate: Rounded and creamy, with a subtle interplay between vanilla-like oak, macaroon bars, nut and fruit.

Finish: Fresh and crisp.

Comment: What is it about Islay whiskies in their mid-teens? A masterclass in subtlety.

Score: 8.8

8.6
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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