Bruichladdich 25 Year Old Stillman's Dram

Bruichladdich 11 Year Old 2005 Claxton's

Bruichladdich on a Rioja wine cask… that sounds interesting. La Rioja is one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. And while they do make white and rosé wines, Rioja is mostly known for its reds, created primarily from the Tempranillo grape, followed closely by the Garnacha. I do like my crianza or reserve (or even grand reserva) from time to...

Score 81/100

Bruichladdich Octomore 8.1 (Scottish Barley Masterclass), 8 yo

Nose: Starts quite sweet with vanilla, tablet, with some farmy notes, Scottish tablet, and a whiff of sea breeze, the smoke is quite sweet, and mixed with vanilla and honey suckle. very nice all in all. Palate: More vanilla and Crème brûlée, with ash, dry smoke, more honey and sweet malt, cereal and a touch of condensed milk sweetened with...

Score 85/100

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2006

When you have that many expressions as Bruichladdich you really have to sweat your marketing department for new ideas. Sometimes they do a good job. Sometimes they don't. This is one of those don'ts. I picked this expression up after reading some decent reviews about it and how scarce it was on the ground. Bere Barley, the oldest barley ever to be...

Score 84/100

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2006

Gift sample from a friend Nose: Light smoke and malty. Waxy and a little crystallized dried fruit. Almost reminds me of a classic Clynelish. Vanilla and slightly creamy lemon. It smells a little sweet, with very light petrol and a nervous, sour flowery note. Pleasant, if not a bit simple and straightforward. Palate: Sweet cereal, vanilla, smoke,...

Score 82/100