Bruichladdich Valinch 8.26

Bruichladdich X4 - Islay Spirit

The marketing of new make spirit has become more than just a trend. Numerous distilleries have followed the example that was launched about two years ago by Glenglassaugh. You can now buy spirit from Kilchoman, Abhainn Dearg, but also from Highland Park. The Islay Spirit that I’ll be tasting today was distilled four times (hence the name X4)...

Score 84/100

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2004

Bruichladdich's plan with this bottle is to showcase terroir and provenance. All the "Chalice" barley used for this expression is grown a mile from the distillery, harvested in September 2004 and distilled in December. This experiment resulted in 6000 bottles, which are aged 6 years in oak. On the nose: Grass, various meadow plants...

Score 78/100

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 2006 Islay Barley Small Bottle

Bruichladdich proves that the concept of 'terroir' is not exclusive to the world of wine. Islay Barley 2006 is the second release in the former Uber Provenance range. Islay Barley is the product from one farmer (John Logan of Dunlossit Farm), one barley variety (Chalice) and one field (Jubilee Field). “We believe terroir matters”? One should start...

Score 85/100