Background: This is a release from Bruichladdich, it is matured predominantly in first-fill American oak casks, along with second-fill American and second-fill French wine casks. It is peated to 40ppm. It is Non-Chill Filtered and Color Free. It is matured using the following casks:
• 65% 1ST FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS
• 10% 2ND FILL AMERICAN WHISKEY CASKS
• 25% 2ND FILL FRENCH WINE CASKS
ABV: 50%
Nose: Light Peat, Strong Vanilla, Honey, Malt, Tart Fruits, light funk. Well defined and good flavor
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, oily. Warm, bbq peat, light smoke maybe some ash, brine, vanilla, fruit hint.
Finish: Medium length, peat, smoke, vanilla, oak, some honey hint.
Overall this is a good offering. Not overpowering but a good expression of a primarily ex-bourbon aging spirit.
Rating: 6/10
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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