This Bruichladdich 30 Yr Previous is among the newest additions to the Director’s Particular sequence from Elixir Distillers. These bottlings at all times have our consideration. Chosen by Sukhinder himself, the vary presents among the finests casks of their stock.
Since Elixir Distillers launched a complete sequence of 1992 Laddies over the previous few years, this may very well be the identical classic. It was bottled final yr nevertheless it took some time earlier than showing at retailers.
Bruichladdich 30 yo (48,3%, Single Malts of Scotland ‘Director’s Particular’ 2023, hogshead #218, 218 btl.)
Nostril: a really civilised, outdated type. Sunflower oil, heather honey, mild cereals and hints of recent canvas with oil paint. Then aniseed, hay, a bit of chalk… On the similar time some pale vanilla too, with refined elderflower and ripe yellow plums beneath.
Mouth: similar profile. Off-dry with a agency natural facet. There’s honey and pollen, rapidly adopted by natural teas, waxy notes and sandalwood. Jogs my memory of the quirkiness that Banff or Coleburn typically had – I miss Banff. Then some grassy notes. Additionally lemon oil and lemon peel, mild medicinal touches, hints of paraffin and a pleasant earthiness.
End: fairly lengthy, with lingering wooden spice, vegetal oil, a contact of mustard and a pleasant fatty edge.
This actually appears to return from a distinct period. I really like the refined austerity, the oiliness and the little intricacies. General a fancy, intruiging Laddie. Obtainable from The Whisky Alternate or TyndumWhisky amongst others.
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