62,5°
Distillery : Bruichladdich - Islay
Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Independent Bottling
By Rest & Be Thankful Whisky Co.
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottledd in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Totally Upeated
Since they were founded in 2012, Rest & Be Thankful have certainly released a record number of bottlings from Bruichladdich, as its managers are former representatives. Here we have a 10 year old that has undergone a simple maturation, in a Bourbon Barrel. 274 bottles were put on sale.
Let's Taste It :
Waxy bourbon, beautiful intensity, full-bodied iodine, vanilla, mirabelle plums, all sprinkled with a good dose of lemon. Behind it, you can recognise the distillery's profile: wheat, pineapple, various cereals, dry earth. Litchi, white grapes, papaya. Honeyed palate, young wood, spices present from the start, peppermint, cumin, genepi, but very discreet. Violent finish, not exceptionally long, peanut butter, soft breadcrumbs, it's well malted, with a touch of vanilla and Chantilly cream.
In Short,
There's nothing like a Bruichladdich aged in Bourbon casks. This is where you discover all the qualities of this distillery, with nothing to mask its flavours. Personally, I love it, and I think this one is particularly good, with just the right amount of fruit, cereal and hints of farmhouse. As for the price, it's relatively reasonable, and you can still find it on certain websites, which I think would be a good idea.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Brad Graves - Are You Ready To Go?
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