Bruichladdich 30 YO

Connoisseur’s Choice 1990 Vintage

£650.00

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Bruichladdich [‘brook-laddie’] Distillery, ususually for an Islay distillery, focusses on non-peated whisky. This single cask 1990 vintage was distilled in the period before the distillery’s closure in 1994 and resurrection in 2001, so offers a rare chance to explore vintage Bruichladdich.

Matured in a single cask Refill Sherry Hogshead #3000 bottled March 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. Only 228 bottles at cask strength 51.9% . Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1990 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask Refill Sherry Hogshead #3000 bottled March 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 228 bottles.

Nose: Stewed dates and fragrant orange zest compliment subtle ginger aromas.

Palate: Sweet baked apple flavours combine with marzipan and morello cherries.

Finish: A medium finish of toasted oak.

Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 by the Harvey family of distillers based in Glasgow. Situated on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close and close to the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malt and single cask releases. Bruichladdich distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival.