Bruichladdich Distillery Unveils Bruichladdich Old Skool
Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled Bruichladdich Old Skool, a 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky created to mark 25 years since the distillery’s resurrection in 2001.
The first of three limited edition anniversary bottlings to be released this year, Bruichladdich Old Skool was distilled using unpeated 100% Islay-grown malting barley from 14 local growers, all within a nine-mile radius of the distillery: Claggan Farm, Coull Farm, Craigens Farm, Cruach Farm, Dunlossit Estate, Eorrabus Farm, Island Farm, Islay Estate, Kilchiaran Farm, Mulindry Farm, Rockside Farm, Ronnachmore Farm, Starchmill Farm, and Sunderland Farm. The spirit was matured primarily in first fill bourbon casks (95%), with a parcel matured in first fill Sauternes white wine casks (5%), and is bottled non-chill filtered and coloring free at 50% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Bruichladdich Old Skool follow:
Nose: A vibrant medley of ripe stoned fruits opens on the nose with apricot, nectarine, and red plum. Creamy vanilla custard and barley sugar are complemented with delicate notes of orange blossom and fresh geranium leaves, while a soft, briny sea breeze brings a coastal freshness. Hints of soft coconut and crème caramel emerge, balancing beautifully with the malted barley.
Palate: The palate is balanced and viscous, with juicy stoned fruits adding a bright citrus lift. Layers of soft barley sugar, stewed pear and ripe apple come to the fore, with the quality oak bringing notes of creamy coconut and caramelised vanilla custard. Warming clove and ginger offer gentle spice, with toasted almond, golden brown sugar, and a hint of minerality giving the whisky depth, complexity and structure.
Finish: Apricot jam and toasted coconut settle on the finish, with a vibrant hint of grapefruit and lemon zest. Sweet barley sugar lingers with smouldering embers of gently toasted oak.
Bruichladdich Old Skool is housed in Bruichladdich’s proprietary bottle, which contains approximately 60% recycled glass content, and features a retro inspired Bruichladdich label which takes cues from the brand’s bottlings from the 1980s.
Bruichladdich Old Skool has a recommended retail price of £60 and is now available via bruichladdich.com and selected retailers.
Source: Bruichladdich Distillery.