Harvested in 2006 and distilled in 2007, the grain for this iconic whisky was grown for Bruichladdich in the Minister’s Field at Rockside Farm by Mark and Rohaise French.
A painfully slow distillation to gently coax the delicate oils and flavour compounds from the barley, coupled with casks carefully selected to preserve those flavours, has resulted in a whisky of exceptional complexity.
Bruichladdich believe terroir matters. Distinctive, authentic and unique, this is land and dram united.
Nose: Fresh with fruit notes of orange peel and a touch of minerality. Then creaminess comes in, with lemon-meringue-pie aromas.
Palate: Again very fresh on the palate, with some subtle citrus notes. Next the rich creaminess takes over but despite the high ABV, adding water isn’t necessary here.
Finish: A tingling saltiness balances well with the rich, creamy notes.