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Mothballed by previous owners Whyte & Mackay, Bruichladdich distillery was revived in the year 2000 by independent bottler Murray McDavid. For a long time the distillery was the black sheep of Islay, on account of producing unpeated whisky in order to meet its owner's blending requirements. Contrary to general expectations though, this also made it a hit with the locals who were presumably sick of ...
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84.3 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
tidepoolwren6 OctThe red grapes, honey and caramel syrup give the spice a sweet counterpoint, while black pepper and nutmeg bring a firmer edge on the palate. That balance is appealing, though the finish sounds less settled: it is described as short, dry and bitter. Water changes the picture, softening the spices and bitterness while bringing out fruit. A thoughtful, contrast-led character, with a reservation around the finish neat.
orangepeel_notebook25 SeptCreamy, despite 62.5% ABV.
brass.tram5 SeptRed grapes, citrus and warm spice sound like a lively mix, while the short, dry, bitter finish gives it a real reservation. With water, the fruit comes forward and the bitterness eases, which makes that contrast appealing.
