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Port Charlotte PC8 Ar Duthchas Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“Sweet peat-ambrosy. I have enjoyed this one even more than Octomore.”

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Port Charlotte PC8 Ar Duthchas
The new Port Charlotte from Bruichladdich is here, arriving the same week that it was named Best Whisky at the 2009 Whisky Fringe in Edinburgh. Last year's PC7 was regarded as a return to form, it looks like this is another improvement.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (92): more than average. sweet, peat, honey, vanilla, toffee, floral, milk chocolate. More soft and sweet than Ardbeg.

Palate (94): smooth, powerful, oily. peat, honey, citrus, salt, apples, a little cocoa.

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, salt, floral, citrus, honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Port Charlotte PC8 Ar Duthchas with 92 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Black Art 19 years old 1989 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Not my kind of dram. I am realizing that I don't like the combination of sweet sherries and peat.”

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Bruichladdich 19 year 1989 Black Art
The first 19 year old Bruichladdich. A limited edition of 6,000 bottles following the legendary Blacker Still. The whisky is matured in bourbon and assorted wine casks.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (86): powerful. floral, honey, citrus, iodine.

Palate (87): oily, powerful. raisins, peaches, cocoa, chocolate, leather, honey, floral.

Finish (87): long. cocoa, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich 19 year 1989 Black Art with 87 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Liquid peat ambrosia. Tasty!.”

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Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1
The now very rare first release of Bruichladdich’s Octomore. When it was released it was the world’s peatiest whisky, with phenol levels of 131ppm. This has since been eclipsed by the astonishing peaty punch of the second edition, but this will remain the original!
TODO: Check if strength is 63.5% or 63%
TODO: Check if strength is 63.5% or 40%

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (90): strong. some peat, iodine, floral, pears, wood.

Palate (93): oily, powerful. some peat, iodine, floral, honey, salt.

Finish (91): very long. peat, floral, a little honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 with 91 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich First Growth Cuveé E 16 years Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Good Bruichladdich with a most interesting taste.”

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Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvee E 16 year
A Bruichladdich finished in one of the most famous and renowned Sauternes wineries in the world: the Bordeaux First Growth Chateau D'Yquem! A great addition to the series of first growth wine finished 'Laddies, this is the fifth part in the series, Cuvée E.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (87): strong. peaches, floral, citrus, peat, wood.

Palate (90): oily, powerful. peaches, floral, peat, wood, spices, honey.

Finish (88): long. floral, peat, honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvee E 16 year with 88 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Peat Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Not so much peat as they make you think.”

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Bruichladdich Peat
A newer release to replace the 3D bottling, a more peat rich single malt from the Bruichladdich distillery with phenol levels of 35ppm, though it does not overbear the typical 'Laddie characteristics

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (88): strong. peat, citrus, floral, honey.

Palate (89): light, oily. peat, orange zest, floral, honey, wood, spices.

Finish (88): long. burnt wood, citrus, floral.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Peat with 88 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich 17 years old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“I don't like the combination of the sweet sherries and the peat. It doesn't work well.”

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Bruichladdich 17 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry
A Bruichladdich from the 1992 vintage, aged in bourbon casks before finishing in casks that previously held sweet, sticky Pedro Ximinez sherry.

This dram has a tawny-like color.

Nose (91): powerful. sweet, peat, honey, fruits, a littlechocolate.

Palate (86): smooth, oily, powerful. fruits, peat, malt, iodine, cocoa, wood.

Finish (86): long. raisins, cocoa, peat.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich 17 Year Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry with 88 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Laddie Classic Edition Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“A good light peated Bruichladdich. There is little peat, almost none. Interesting.”

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Bruichladdich Laddie Classic Edition 1
A blend of different vintages, Laddie Classic marks a full release of American Oak matured whisky, crafted by Master Distiller Jim McEwan to exhibit the true, classic flavours of Bruichladdich, distilled from unpeated barley. The distillers are calling this 'the essential Bruichladdich'.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (89): strong. honey, floral, citrus, pears, smoke.

Palate (89): oily, powerful. peat, wood, citrus, floral, honey.

Finish (87): long. wood, floral, peat.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Laddie Classic Edition 1 with 88 points over 100.

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Bin Laden Whiskey: One "shot" kills you

By Miguel in News , Bruichladdich

a bottle of Bruichladdich X4

Quadruple distilled Islay whisky: Usquebaugh-Baul

There was a whisky at Islay, distilled four centuries ago, that was quadruple distilled to 90% alc. vol.
It was said that more than two spoons of that whisky could kill a man.

Bruichladdich, according to the original recipe has recreated that whisky and responsibly has reduced it to 50% alcohol volume.

Bruichladdich X4 is the original spirit, unaged, that Bruichladdich released sometime ago.
After a time they have also released (surprise!) a new whisky that is called Bruichladdich X4+3

Osama, you would have done better asking it with water.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 02.2 Orpheus Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“ Bruichladdich isn’t lightly peated anymore. Very similar to the 02.1 release. This Orpheus has an extravagant pink color and the same peat punch than 02.1, slightly more fruity and delicious.”

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Octomore 02.2 Orpheus
The third release of Bruichladdich's mega-peated whisky Octomore has been finished in casks from Chateau Petrus.

After the collectors sought Octomore 01.1 and the naked Octomore 02.1, Bruichladdich has launched its peat monster finished in casks of one of the world most expensive wines.

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, fruity, peat, marine, a little wood, a little coffee, floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, peat, fruity, red fruits, peat, marine, coffee, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. many peat. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore 02.2 Orpheus with 93 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich Octomore 02.1 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Bruichladdich

“ Splash! Peat! Splash! More peat! Splash! Octomore! Peat, sea, Islay, awesome whisky from Bruichladdich at an incredible peat level of 140ppm.”

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Octomore Edition 02.1
This is the second release of Bruichladdich's Octomore, the world's most heavily-peated whisky at 140ppm. This year's edition comes in at 62.5% and promises to be another treat for brave peat-freaks.

Launched after the collectors sought Octomore 01.1

Definitively a must try. for any peat head. By the way, Ardbeg also has their own peat monster: Ardbeg Supernova
TODO: Check if strength is 62.5% or 62%

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (92): inexistent. peat, medicinal, marine, iodine, citrus, a little floral. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, hot, peat, peat, marine, a little red fruits, cocoa. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. peat, peat, iodine. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Octomore Edition 02.1 with 93 points over 100.

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