The Bruichladdich Eighteen Re/define marks a significant milestone for Bruichladdich Distillery, one that reflects their enduring commitment to their values - to be a force for positive change through reconnecting with land, community and dram. This is an ultra-high provenance single malt from a combination of Scottish Mainland, Islay and Organic barley, with each varietal and harvest fully traceable from farm to bottle.
From the specific harvest and barley varietals used to the exact casks it has matured in - every single element of The Bruichladdich Eighteen is fully traceable. Which, for a whisky of this age, is a remarkable achievement. You see, 18 years ago, Bruichladdich distilled spirit from their first ever crop of home-grown Islay barley and their passion to diversify and champion their very own cereal growing programme has never missed a beat. The focus is making delicious whisky with real provenance that also benefits the community – and the Bruichladdich Eighteen is the embodiment of this ethos.
This is a single unpeated vintage expression. The single malt has matured exclusively on Islay primarily in ex-bourbon casks. These casks, together with a smaller number of Sauternes and Port casks, are vatted and blended for nine months before bottling to balance Bruichladdich’s signature floral and fruity character.
It's beautifully fragrant with ripe peach and honeysuckle, hints of violet and lavender and balanced with vanilla and creamed coconut. Melon, peaches, and vibrant citrus come to the fore, while toasty oak brings honey and crème brûlée decadence. The palate is generous with butterscotch and fresh fruits enveloping the palate. Cereals and barley sugars follow bringing about complexity. Quintessential Bruichladdich single malt flavours comes through on the finish - oak spices, leather and honeycomb draw it to long conclusion.
The Bruichladdich Eighteen Re/define marks a significant milestone for Bruichladdich Distillery, one that reflects their enduring commitment to their values - to be a force for positive change through reconnecting with land, community and dram. This is an ultra-high provenance single malt from a combination of Scottish Mainland, Islay and Organic barley, with each varietal and harvest fully traceable from farm to bottle.
From the specific harvest and barley varietals used to the exact casks it has matured in - every single element of The Bruichladdich Eighteen is fully traceable. Which, for a whisky of this age, is a remarkable achievement. You see, 18 years ago, Bruichladdich distilled spirit from their first ever crop of home-grown Islay barley and their passion to diversify and champion their very own cereal growing programme has never missed a beat. The focus is making delicious whisky with real provenance that also benefits the community – and the Bruichladdich Eighteen is the embodiment of this ethos.
This is a single unpeated vintage expression. The single malt has matured exclusively on Islay primarily in ex-bourbon casks. These casks, together with a smaller number of Sauternes and Port casks, are vatted and blended for nine months before bottling to balance Bruichladdich’s signature floral and fruity character.
It's beautifully fragrant with ripe peach and honeysuckle, hints of violet and lavender and balanced with vanilla and creamed coconut. Melon, peaches, and vibrant citrus come to the fore, while toasty oak brings honey and crème brûlée decadence. The palate is generous with butterscotch and fresh fruits enveloping the palate. Cereals and barley sugars follow bringing about complexity. Quintessential Bruichladdich single malt flavours comes through on the finish - oak spices, leather and honeycomb draw it to long conclusion.
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