Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Sherry Cask Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Conceived before the distillery was mothballed in 1996, the Classic Laddie launched as a vatting of younger whisky combined with older stock (18-20 years old). Today’s Classic Laddie continues to be a non-age-stated batch release that relies primarily on ex-bourbon-aged malts, although likely a bit older than the youngest components in the original Laddie (around 10 years old). Here we have the unpeated house style matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, contributing salted caramel, date syrup and roasted nut flavours - perfect for anyone who wants to taste what happens when the famed West Coast Islay goes full-on Spanish influence! Made from 100% Scottish barley, slow-distilled via “trickle distillation” and aged entirely on Islay, it comes with the bonus of a high strength and zero chill filtration. 50% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... It’s Bruichladdich alright, bringing a lot of those summer vibes to the party, a bit of Bruichladdich cheese too, but far more palatable than something like Bladnoch. The sherry is elevating The Classic Laddie massively, bringing a lot of the stuff I love about whisky into the already solid character - cedar wood, red berries, bit of match striker and some lovely strawberry fruitiness on top of that oily, tropical fruity base. It also has some interesting vegetal things happening that I don’t think I picked up on in The Classic Laddie. - dramface.com