Bruichladdich 21 Years Single Malt Whisky

Bruichladdich Cuvée 407

Bruichladdich

Islay · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
21 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Bottling Year
13.11.2012
Cask Types
Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€521.58(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

First sip, wow, this dram's got a real smoky kick 🌫️. I'm geting hints of honey and vanilla 🍯, with a bit of spice on the finish. Quite warming for a rainy day. 🥃 Then there's this earthy note, kinda like soil or peat 🌿. Makes it feel robust. Finish is long, with a touch of fruit maybe. Nice one.

2#2

Right, so first thing I get is proper smokiness, like a cozy fireplace. Then it opens up with this lovely floral and citrusy orange peel note. The taste is wonderfully smooth, almost buttery, with hints of vanilla and a bit of cinnamon spice. There’s a nice, chewy dark chocolate and nutty quality in there too. As it sits, you get these deeper notes of old leather and a touch of tobacco leaf. A bit of black pepper and sea salt come through on the finish, which is long and warming. Overall, it’s a complex and cracking dram. Very satisfying. 👍🥃

3#3

Smokyy, but in a good way! 🔥 First sip, you get that rich aroma, almost like a cozy fire. Then comes a bit of sweetness, maybe vanila or honey? 😊 Really warms you up on a rainy day. Hints of fruit too, not sure if it's apple or pear. Nice and smooth, no harshness. Perfect for a quiet evening. 👍

4#4

Right, so... 🥃 Got this dram here and first thing I notice is it's proper smooth, like. Very creamy on the tongue, almost buttery if that makes sense. There's defo some chocolate and toffee goin on, sweet but not too sweet ya know? And a bit of that smoky peat comin thru which I quite fancy 🙌 The finish is long, gettin some dried fruit and a touch of honey. Maybe a wee bit of vanilla in there too. Very nice indeed. Honestly it's one of those ones that just warms you right up on a cold night innit 😌 Would defo have another glass of this. Proper good stuff mate.

5#5

Hmm, this one's got a bit of a... *nose*? 🤔 Like burnt toast smeared with marmalade, left on a rainy windowsill. First sip is all sharp citrus, stings a bit, then fades into something warm and woody – old library books, maybe. There's a whisper of smoke, like distant bonfire. Reminds me of autmun walks, crunchy leaves underfoot. Finish is long, kinda dry. Makes you wanna sit back and sigh. Yeah... not bad at all. 🥃

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