Bruichladdich The Laddie 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL @ 50% abv

BRUICHLADDICHTHE LADDIE EIGHTTHE CLASSIC EIGHT / 8 ISLAY AGED YEARS

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The classic, complex Bruichladdich dram, and our very first “Eight”. Our ‘new make’ spirit sets out on its journey through life full of the crisp, fresh, malty flavours derived from trickle distillation. This is perfectly illustrated in the unpeated ‘Laddie Eight’, the latest exclusive for GTR released by head distiller Adam Hannett.

TASTING NOTES

Character – An elegant expression of Bruichladdich style. Super fruity and full of Atlantic freshness.
Colour – Lemon marmalade.
Nose – The opening notes are of fresh fruit, typical apple and pear slightly under ripe so characteristic of our spirit. Then pear drops apricot and pineapple in fruit syrup rise in the next wave. Vanilla oak is not far behind rolled in malted barley sugar and with a hint of straw. After a moment of warming the glass in your hand the floral tones of gorse and honeysuckle come through. The longer the whisky h