Whisky Wednesday Reviews Bruichladdich 16YO Chateau D’yquem Cask – Islay Scotch Whisky News
Bruichladdich 16YO Chateau D’yquem Cask
Where do I even begin with this.
A cask strength Bruichladdich, fully matured in an ex-Chateau D’yquem cask, and is something that even Bruichladdich themselves didn’t have much information on.
When I was first given this bottle I was convinced that it was peated. There was something earthy and smoked about it. After some time open, as well as a sample in the glass, that smokiness was put to bed. This is definitely unpeated Laddie stock.
Between the variety of sweet and savoury flavours you can attain from unpeated Bruichladdich distillate, then the insane push of Chateau D’yquem influence. This is one of the best things I’ve ever had the privilege of smelling.
It is expensive, let’s not skip around that. It’s £220 per bottle and is only available from one retailer that is linked HERE. But this is one of the most impressive unpeated Islay whiskies I’ve had, it is precisely what I want and in some cases demand from Bruichladdich.
