50°
Distillery : Bruichladdich - Islay
Bourbon, Sherry, Spanish Red Wine and French White Wine Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2013
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 40 ppm
This one was recently replaced by the 10-year-old, which means that it is now more or less impossible to find. The batch I own, bottled in 2016, is a blend of 58 different casks in which the whisky was aged for between 6 and 9 years.
Let's Taste It :
Massive peat on the nose, but it remains fresh, vanilla-flavoured, slightly maritime, with a hint of lemon. Iodine. On the palate, olive oil, more vanilla, pears in syrup. Discreet but rich spices, paprika and cumin. The pear becomes more prominent on the finish, enhanced by white pepper. The whole is soft, but the roughness of the peat is still felt. A long, syrupy finish. Soft toffee. Apricot Juice. Cereals. A whisky that should go well with certain desserts.
In Short,
A very good dram, where the peat, although strong, does not overwhelm the other flavours. Don't hesitate to buy one if you can find it at a reasonable price.
Score : 85
To Be Listened Whisle Sipping :
Goldfrapp - Human
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