Category: Bruichladdich

Whiskies distilled at Bruichladdich on the isle of Islay, Scotland

Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1

On By MajorHopIn 85-89, Bruichladdich, Islay, ScotchLeave a comment

Octomore 6.1

Price: Discontinued

Distilled/Owned by: Bruichladdich

Region: Islay

57% ABV

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

PPM: 167

Aged For: 5 years

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon cask

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

 

 

Color: Amber

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn.

Nose: Strong costal peat, citrus, ginger, salmon sushi, salted pork, yeasty barley, slight vanilla

Mouthfeel: Bright, youthful, strong, and Oily

Palate/Taste: Vanilla, punch of peat, smoke, citrus, tar, brown sugar, smoked brisket.

Finish: Warm and lasting, smoke with brine and dirt. Citrus and ginger.

Thoughts: A real peat monster, and not something I’d recommend to the casual drinker

Score: 85/100

 

Bruichladdich Islay Barley

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Islay Barley

Distilled from barley sourced from farms on the island of Islay, and matured in American oak casks. This was from the 2009 distillation.

Paid: $60 for tasting pack

Distilled/Owned by: Bruichladdich

Region: Islay

50% ABV

Aged For: NAS

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

 

 

Color: Like white wine.

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

Nose: Salted caramel, sea spray, lemon, zest, vanilla oak, with a touch of heather.

Taste: Very salty with honey, toffee, and coffee notes. Young oak and barley sugar and a hint of mint.

Finish: Medium length and warmth with vanilla, ginger, and pepper.

Thoughts: I was Surprised how different from the Scottish Barley this was, but was of very similar quality.

Score: 79 out of 100

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

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The Classic Laddie

Made as the name states exclusively from Scottish barley, this “trickle” distilled and aged in American oak. Positioned as Bruichladdich’s main or into release.

Paid: $60 for tasting collection

Distilled/Owned by: Bruichladdich

Region: Islay

50% ABV

Aged For: NAS

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

Color: Golden

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

Nose: Sea salt, barley, gentle citrus, floral and breezey.

Taste: Ginger, orange, raisin, honey, vanilla and oak. Floral notes again are present. Thick mouthfeel that showcases more fruit than I expected.

Finish: Long and warm with lingering vanilla and floral notes.

Thoughts: This one has floral notes in abundance, with a nice easy drinking sweetness.

Score: 80 out of 100

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottish Barley

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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottish Barley

Paid: $55 for sampler set

Distilled / Owned By: Bruichladdich

Region: Islay

50% ABV

Aged For: NAS

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon

Chill Filtered: No

Color Added: No

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

 

 

Color: Pale gold

Nose: Peat, mossy rocks. Morning dew in a forest. Very light chocolate. Leather.

Taste: Gentle smoke and background peat. Coffee bean and walnut with a light vanilla oakiness. Brine and iodine.

Finish: The smoke now increases and is followed by honey and hints of heathery tar.

Overall: Based on the Islay’s I have tried this indeed is the one least likely to punch you in the face with its peat. The high proof gives it a good oily mouthfeel to go with the relative smoothness that I enjoyed.

Score: 75/100