Region: Islay (Scotland)
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Age: 17 Years Old
ABV: 46%
Cask: American Oak/ Caribbean Rum
Size: 700 ml
This experimental Bruichladdich was matured in American Oak barrels for about 15 years and then finished in Caribbean Rum Casks (from Guyanan distilleries Enmore and Uitvlugt) for about 2 years. Released in Oct 2011. Colour: Pale Gold despite the 17 years. Nose: Very different than normal with extensive tropical fruits layered on top of cereals/malt Palate: Rich texture in the mouth with a very subtle balance between the wood and the spirit with some sweet rum notes Finish: Barley and cereal notes are back.
A rare bottle to come by.