Bruichladdich 1965 Gordon & Macphail

Bruichladdich Peat

This Laddie was simply labeled ‘Peat’, so it does not warrant further explanation, I think. The nose is, in all honesty, very simply. Peat (obviously, would be a bit ridiculous otherwise), citrus and vanilla. A bit of wet earth. Not much else though. On the palate, it is a little oily, but shows little body. Primarily peat and citrus, flanked by...

Score 78/100

Bruichladdich Black Art 1990 Edition 04.1: 23 Years

Sample sent to me. I was expecting peat from the name and bottling art. But it's peat free. Nose: Big big fruity, apricot, toffee apple, candle wax, Christmas cake, raisin, fig, medjool date, green cut plant stems, manuka honey, topuch of citrus. Heady and rich combination of light fruit with sticky sweet moneys and toffees. Could nose this all...

Score 88/100

Bruichladdich Waves 7 Year Old

This was one of the first Bruichladdichs i've tasted. back than i was not aware of the more flowery sweet noses the laddie is known for, and it took me by surprise. the nose is indeed sweet, like a smoky lolipop, flowers and heather galore. the palate is again, very slightly peaty. it's as if the peat is underneath, but is not surfacing up. quite...

Score 80/100

Bruichladdich 6 Year Old 2006 Bere Barley

Bere is an old type of barley of six rows, that is being harvested anew on farms on Orkney, but also on the Shetlands, Caithness and a few crofters on the Western Isles such as Barra, Benbecula, North Uist and South Uist and recently also on Islay. It is probably the oldest type of barley being grown in Scotland. And both Arran and Bruichladdich...

Score 80/100