Bruichladdich Centenary 15 Year Old

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old The Laddie Ten

I'm trying to work through some samples these days, as they've really accumulated. It's tough work, but I'm nothing if not driven. This is a sample of the (sadly) discontinued Laddie Ten from Bruichladdich. The sample was graciously provided by @Nozinan and the bottle was opened in July 2018, was gassed, and was 2/3 full when the sample was poured...

Score 90/100

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1993 Cadenhead Small Batch

This 25 years old Laddie was selected by the Dutch importer Bresser & Timmer. No less than 240 bottles of this stuff went to my northerly neighbors. Ooh, yes, this is a very good nose. Kiwi skins, pears, peach and a hint of mashed banana with light brown sugar. Some nuts and a mild note of woodsmoke. Wonderful. Good body, mildly oily and...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich Rocks

Simple and nice expression. Young. Nose: candy, apple pie, bit of peat Palate: toffee, bit of spices, cocoa, bit of peat Finish: coffee, chocolate, toffee, peat

Score 81/100

Octomore Orpheus 5 Year Old Edition 2.2

An exceptional scotch that you won't forget. Deceptively smooth, teasingly complicated, and possessing a finish that will delight the senses and enrich the moment. Forget about the statistics -- just nose it, let if flutter in your mouth, and breathe deep. You're alive. First, there's the smoke. Ah, the smoke. If you thought of yourself in love...

Score 98/100