Bruichladdich 1991 Sherry Cask Gordon & Macphail

Bruichladdich 2003 7 yo Port Matured Islay

This was originally marketed in Ontario as the Jim McEwan Special Edition (but must have failed to sell). Slightly sweet nose, redolent of red wine (go figure), coffee and caramel. Mild and light. Flavours at first taste are very different. Real mish-mash of things come to the fore finishing with some camphor and a sharp alcohol burn. This is some...

Score 64/100

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

I saw this at the local liquor store for $45. Compared to other stores it was a great bargain, so I jumped on it. The whisky has been decanted for three days and the bottle opened for two weeks. At 50% abv I drink this with a full tablespoon of water. Nose: Fresh, buttery barley, floral, light spice, light caramel, honey, musky, slight bubble...

Score 85/100

Bruichladdich Peat

Colour is light golden with a touch of orange. First nosing is salt and iodine in the style of the old Bowmore Mariner bottlings. Flavours are rather simple with a little touch of earthy flavours, almost reminding of cactus plants. Very smooth finish. Ridiculously smooth finish.

Score 65/100

Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2005 Claxton's

Bruichladdich on a Rioja wine cask… that sounds interesting. La Rioja is one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. And while they do make white and rosé wines, Rioja is mostly known for its reds, created primarily from the Tempranillo grape, followed closely by the Garnacha. I do like my crianza or reserve (or even grand reserva) from time to...

Score 81/100