Bruichladdich ads a 18yrs to their portfolio in August

Posted on July 13, 2007
Filed Under For the collector, Islay, WhiskyBuzz |

Bruichladdich releases it’s first ever 18 year old on August 15th. It’s the newest addition to the Bruichladdich core range, sporting a smart new livery.

After 18 years in American oak casks, the suitably aged whisky was selected for an additional cask evolution (*ACE) for several months in premium quality French oak.

“The casks chosen come from Austrian maverick Willi Opitz, the engaging, ever so slightly mad, wine producer. It took four years to persuade him.” Says Mark Reynier - CEO of Bruichladdich.

Mark continues: “Officiandos hooked on Sherry casks will be blown away – there are similar traits but more complexity, finesse and fruit thanks to the finer oak and totally unique ‘straw wine’

Bruichladdich explains the charachter: “It’s turbo-charged golden honey, dark raisin/toffee richness, pomegranate, cooked pear/plum fruit; with hints of cinnamon: viscous mouth feel and long, smooth finish”

As with all Bruichladdichs the whisky is naturally bottled on Islay both unchill-filtered and colouring-free, using Islay Spring water. Stocks should last approximately 2 year

*ACE – Additional Cask Evolution. A Bruichladdich speciality of astutely introducing a wide range of refined French oak flavours on to American Oak to produce ultimate complexity. This is achieved by harnessing Jim McEwan’s 43 years whisky distilling, tasting and coopering skills, with Mark Reynier’s 25 years of fine wine trade knowledge, understanding of French oak and vineyard connections.

Source: Bruichladdich