Bruichladdich 1970

Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2

sample from a friend I remember really adoring this a year or two ago when I sampled it from a friend's bottle. Let's see how it we're viewing it now. Nose: Very curious and far darker than my recollections. Smoky and heavy pig in soy sauce over a bonfire, coated in very heavily salted sea-weed. There are also a few distinct rubber notes. Perhaps...

Score 92/100

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old 2nd Edition

Matured in Juranconian Clos Uroulat (wine) casks from South-West France, this Laddie 18 is not your everyday Bourbon or Sherry matured expression. Its different without forgetting the core flavors. Nose: Sweet honey, fresh oak, mango, overripe pineapple, lily flowers, toasted bread, furniture polish, a Lot of Bourbon flavors going on. Eucalyptus,...

Score 92/100

Bruichladdich Waves

Honeysuckle and heather introduce this dram fairly, but the nose suffers the high proof somewhat; smell deeply enough and you’ll find a pleasant whiff of salt and seaweed, but also the unfortunate sting of alcohol. The sweeter scents deliver on their promises (plus notes of raspberry) and ease you into the taste of this smooth, full dram so...

Score 55/100

Bruichladdich Infinity

The Bruichladdich Infinity is a strong Islay matured in a sherry cask. It's very warm and round, sometimes strong and complex. The nose contains wood, beer, and toffee, but also some pepper. The body is warm and pleases with sherry. The palate is long and complex, with raisins and cocolate, but also with notes of salt and pepper. Altogether the...

Score 70/100