Bruichladdich has released it’s first ever 18 year old bottling.

Posted on June 28, 2007
Filed Under Islay, WhiskyBuzz |

This Bruichladdich 18yrs bottling, designed by Jim McEwan to produce a well rounded, compelling dram, seeks to move the debate forward, to challenge the orthodoxy.

Matured for 18 years in Quercus Alba oak bourbon casks the suitably aged whisky was selected for an additional cask evolution (ACE) for several months in premium quality Quercus Robar, French-made oak casks. The premium quality casks were used first by the Austrian maverick Willi Opitz, the engaging, slightly mad, wine grower.

Fans hooked on Sherry cask whiskies will be intrigued by this bottling. While less golden in colour, there are certain similar traits. But here is more complexity, finesse and fruit flavours thanks to the French oak and the totally original ‘straw wine’.

As with all Bruichladdish whiskies, it is uniquely on Islay unchill-filtered, colouring-free, and with Islay spring water.

It’s available now in the Bruichladdich online store.