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Bruichladdich 15 Year Old (2nd Edition) Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen
ABV: 46%

Bruichladdich (pronounced ‘Brook-Laddie’) is a Gaelic reference to the ‘raised beach’ upon which the distillery is sited, on the Hebridean Isle of Islay, on Scotland’s wild west coast. Built in 1881 by William Harvey and his brothers, it was closed down in 1994 as “surplus to requirements”. On 19th December 2000 it was acquired by a small group of private investors led by Mark Reynier. Following extensive renovation of the original Victorian equipment, the distillery recommenced distilling on the 29th May 2001. Bruichladdich remains a private Scottish company, uniquely operated, managed and directed on Islay. Matured beside the Atlantic, the marine-influenced whisky is bottled in Islay’s only bottling hall - 100% naturally - free from industrial processes of chill-filtration, artificial colouring, and homogenisation.

Personally blended by Jim McEwan, this latest 15 Year Old release from Bruichladdich was first matured in second fill ex Bourbon casks and then enhanced in Premier Grande Cru Classe Sauternes Casks for 25 weeks.

Tasting note: Nose: Toffee, butterscotch overture, followed by vanilla, citrus and apricots, with a final touch of malt, and underlying toastiness throughout. Palate; Ultra-delicate, creamy, apricots, hint of orange marmalade lusciousness, spicy fruityness. Finish: Rich dried fruit with butterscotch, chocolate sweetness and growing toastiness. Comment: Elegant and seductive, while also offering depth and range. 46% Alc./Vol. Rating: 8.25 - www.whiskymag.comsize>

Other reviews… The aroma includes lovely scents of honeydew melon, candle wax and fiber with notes of sawdust, ginger and pencil eraser. The palate entry is prickly/spirity, delicately fruity and oily; at midpalate the flavor focuses on malt and the wood impact... Rating: 85-89 - www.wineenthusiast.comsize>

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