Loch Fyne Whiskies is delighted to advise the naming of our BOTTLING OF THE YEAR for 2012.

(From LFW) The nomination comes as a result of our many customers’ reaction after an in-shop taster. The most democratic possible of all recognition by those who actually buy it, a reflection of the quality, wide appreciation and value of the whisky.

BRUICHLADDICH’s new 10 years old whisky “The Laddie Ten” was a clear choice, a complex single malt with a great flavour experience that changes over time and stays in the mouth and memory for a long time.

Bruichladdich 10yo The Laddie Ten OB 46%Abv. LFW’s Bottling of the Year 2012

LFW’s Bottling of the Year 2012

(From the Joynson) It’s taken me six weeks (so far) to write this tasting note – it’s been important to nail the emotion and joy of this particular bottle of whisky.

Long ago, I really-really rated the 15yo, 40% Bruichladdich bottled by the various previous owners (LFW price £32.90 in 1993). One of my top-top favourites. Despite being an unloved offering from a neglected distillery, produced by a variety of owners, all of whom were hard to like, or hate – or have any feelings for. Nonetheless the mature single malt from Bruichladdich was absolutely delicious, sitting in the complex category of single malt flavours.

For ten years we have watched the new management bugger-about with umpteen-and-then-some expressions; with wine, with wood, with smoke and with mirrors. My fear was that this, their new standard offering, their benchmark and my old talisman, would reflect some of that hither-and-thither stumbling.

My fear was unfounded. And with hindsight should never have been considered much, who could possibly forget the reason why they buy a distillery if that reason is because the whisky is bloody good?

And this is bloody good! Extra strength at bottling gives the impression of additional maturity and allows me to let myself consider that this Laddie Ten is as good as my inflated memory of the 15yo of old.

I’m so happy!

Tasting notes? Jumble up these any way: Complex, delicious, lightish, aromatic, warm, gotta-take-a-sip, mixed, exciting, varied, oiliness, hints, fresh, whiff, breeze & now drink.

An ace dram, oh joy!, whisky emotion, join in.

Same Flavour Map square as Clynelish; E5 Complex.

Price excluding VAT: £26.58
£31.90 Including VAT at 20%