Bruichladdich

"The inviting bouquet offers aromas of fruitcake, banana nut bread, sweet malt, crispy pork rind, sweet oak, vanilla, red grapes and blackberry jam. Entry is sweet and grainy; at midpalate the taste profile suddenly bursts with red fruit presence and oaky vanilla. Finishes clean as a whistle, chewy and concentrated." 96-100 pts.

Edition one of an ongoing series. A journey of discovery to the heart and soul of Bruichladdich.

"Nose: The light and delicate nose gives off subtle tones of crème brulee, fresh lemon cheese cake dusted with icing sugar and some seaside notes. This is the Islay equivalent of a stick of brighton rock. You hear the seagulls squawking as the aromas hit your nose. "Palate: The first impression is of Scottish tablet with a creamy undertone and some superb sugary notes, which are in no way sickly. Gingerbread and sweet tea are the headline flavours. Very well balanced with some boiled sweets and heathery tones. You know this is an Islay whisky, but not because of the peat. There is a real personality about the palate, but it is not overwhelming; to say this is easy to drink would be an understatement of gigantic proportions. "Finish: The finish is where the wood influence kicks in, with some spices, more vanilla and the gingerbread, carrying on though in a delicate way. "Overall: Well, what can we say? This is seriously one of the best entry-level Islay whiskies on the market and will appeal to those who don'’t have a huge appetite for peat. This whisky could become a flagship bottling not just for Bruichladdich, who need some stability behind their releases, but for the island as a whole. "Big words eh. Try it for yourself and let us know what you think..."

Distilled at Bruichladdich distillery since 2001 it celebrates the original Harvey-era spirit produced from 1881 to before WWII. AN TURAS MOR: quite literally, means “The Great Journey”. and for those that have walked with us on the odyssey of this bold and purposeful Islay spirit, the road takes another turn and another rich vista opens out before us. For us, this feels like our young Ileach has finally come of age. with PC5, 6, 7 and 8 we shared with you the quiet and beguiling evolution of this powerful Hebridean dram.

Limit 2 bottles.

Matured in American oak and then lush Caribbean Rum.Non chill filtered and colouring free for a fuller flavour. Hand-crafted by Master Distiller Jim McEwan.