Bruichladdich Unveils Luxury Redefined Series
Bruichladdich has unveiled the Luxury Redefined series, the brand’s new range of high provenance, age statement whiskies.
The Luxury Redefined series launches with The Bruichladdich Eighteen and The Bruichladdich Thirty, and will be joined by The Bruichladdich Twenty One – a Global Travel Retail exclusive – later in 2024.
The Bruichladdich Eighteen was distilled in 2004 from a combination of Scottish Mainland, Islay, and Organic barley, with each varietal and harvest fully traceable from farm to bottle. The 18 year old unpeated single malt was matured entirely on Islay, primarily in ex-bourbon casks. These bourbon casks, together with a smaller number of Sauternes and Port casks, were vatted and married for nine months before bottling at 50% ABV, without chill filtration or added coloring.
Official tasting notes for The Bruichladdich Eighteen follow:
Nose: Beautifully fragrant with ripe peach and honeysuckle, hints of violet and lavender come through on the nose – balanced with vanilla and creamed coconut from the toasted American oak. A medley of tropical fruit comes to fore, with melon, peaches, apricot, and vibrant citrus, while the influence of the oak brings honey, caramel vanilla custard and rich crème brulee.
Palate: Luxurious and viscous, honey, butterscotch and fresh fruits coat the palate, followed by cereal notes of sweet, syrup soaked porridge, barley sugar and toasted oak. Vibrant tropical fruit and the subtle presence of toasted oak with a hint of leather follow, with honeycomb adding to the smooth, sweet character.
Finish: The quintessential character of Bruichladdich single malt comes through on the finish. The 18 Year Old has the classic minerality for which Bruichladdich is renowned, perfectly balanced with oak, stoned fruit and a delicate floral bouquet.
The Bruichladdich Thirty is composed of spirit distilled in 1989, 1991, and 1992 from unknown barley varietals (pre-renaissance) and matured exclusively on Islay. The 30 year old unpeated single malt was 100% bourbon cask matured: 50% full term maturation in refill hogsheads and 50% refill hogsheads which were recasked into fresh bourbon after 20 years. All casks were vatted and married for a final three months before bottling at 43.2% ABV, without chill filtration or added coloring.
Official tasting notes for The Bruichladdich Thirty follow:
Nose: The gentle influence of oak opens on the nose, bringing notes of coconut, wild gorse flowers, Brazil nuts and a hint of vanilla. Subtle floral notes of geranium and rose are paired with pear drops and candied lemons, with soft spices and a whisper of cinnamon complementing Bruichladdich’s signature maritime character.
Palate: The delicate sweetness of toasted oak comes to the fore, followed by light fruits, honey, fudge and a hint of leather. The gentle floral profile opens with time, revealing an immense depth of flavour. The American oak shapes the softness of the flavour, with the delicate salty tang of fresh Islay sea air unmistakable on the palate.
Finish: The spirit’s all-Islay maturation has a significant influence on the finish, with a vibrant tang of sea salt balanced with warm oak, while soft vanilla and sweet coconut lingers.
The Bruichladdich Eighteen and The Bruichladdich Thirty are now available for a suggested retail price of $179.99 and $1,999.99, respectively.
Source: Bruichladdich Distillery.