Bruichladdich Peat

Bruichladdich Peat

This whisky is quite a catch, but in a strange way. It seems to me that Bruichladdich made an interesting decision with this malt and my hat is off to them. Both non chill-filtered and colouring free add to a simple powerful whisky, and I must prefece this review by saying it is not for the faint of heart. Review was done with 2oz whisky in a...

Score 87/100

Bruichladdich Peat

Non-chill filtered, no e150 added, bottled @46% In addition this whisky is nicely peated but not iodine or medicinal flavoured. Nose:Peat smoke, lemon pepper and brine Taste: all the above, peppery maybe a bit hot and youthful also detect a bit of anise ala "Smith Bros. licorice cough drops" Finish of medium length and centered on, you...

Score 86/100

Bruichladdich Peat

This is certainly one peaty whisky. Put your nose in the glass and you are met with boggy, mossy peat, as well as leafy/papery smoke and a light mothball sweetness. Yet for all that peat it comes across soft on the nose. It is much spicier in the mouth, though water or ice softens it. Very peaty as it spreads across the tongue. Lacks the ashen...

Score 81/100

Bruichladdich Peat

This whisky is about to be a big hit around the world. The nose is the perfect strength of peatiness and smoke you'd expect from an Islay product. Your palate will lose its mind (or its mouth) with such delicates. Rich, smooth, definitely a whisky to take after a good meal, like rare charcoal grilled steak. Heaven in the mouth!

Score 100/100