This is a fanatastic Bruichladdich Gift Pack containing one 20cl bottle of the following:
1x20cl Bruichladdich Classic Laddie
1x20cl Islay Barley
1x20cl Port Charlotte Scottish Barley.
Presented in a lovely Bruichladdich Gift Box, this tasting set is an excellent way to try the distillery's terroir-led whiskies.
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie:
Nose: Opening with barley sugar and a hint of mint before leading into floral notes. As the seconds pass, more aromas rise from the glass and after a few minutes, with the addition of water. caramelisd fruits; lemon drops, honey and tangerine appear.
Palate: Refined and refreshing, the sweet oak and the barley arrive tohether and when the fruitiness just pops on the tongue like champagne bubbled. A combination of ripe green fruit, brown sugar and sweet malt bring closure.
Finish: Unforgettable! Best enjoyed in good company, it brings warmth to the heart and soul.
Islay Barley:
Nose: The floral notes of heather covered moorlands, a beautiful aroma of soft ripe fruit, green grapes, melon, pear and pineapple. The main player though is the Islay barley.
Palate:The oak has been waiting patiently and now it cradles all of the aromatics. The flavours of this island detonate across the palate.
Finish:With no chill filtration the palate is bathed in an amazing spiritual composition. Finally leaving you with a feeling of sublime contentment.
Port Charlotte Scottish Barley:
Nose: A swell of aromatics flood the senses with notes of iodine, salty canvas, charred oak staves, black pepper and paprika. The second wave brings vanilla, figs, dates, marinated pear, freshly milled malt, dark sweet toffee and cracked walnuts.
Palate: Potent, focused and the flavours explode brilliantly onto the palate. Full of depth and complexity, the smokey sweetness of the barley contrasts well with the marine freshness of the spirit and the richness of toffee and vanilla. A citrus twist then occurs followed by a mellow oak.
Finish: Long and heart-warming, arousing feelings of pride and passion.