Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvee A Chateau Lafite Cask 16 Year

Review Date: October 21, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Single Malt Scotch
Distilled From: Barley
Retail Price: (10x)$ ($100-$200)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Bruichladdich
Age: 16 year
Casking: Chateau Lafite Cask
Strength: 46%
Origin: Scotland - Islay

Tasting Notes:

Fairly red-tinted amber color.
Soft red-wine fruit on the nose with a lightly sweet character. The peat and salt of Bruichladdich are there but subtle on the nose.
On the front of the palate the peat hits you. It is bold and spicy with a salty influence. As the peat fades the cabernet fruit influence begins to show through. The whisky trends away from big peat and into a long finish of sweet fruit and a nice sweet malt character.