Product Description

The very last 22 casks from 1985 have been used to create this fantastic edition of Bruichladdich's single malt. The casks were rediscovered in 2012 by then master distiller Jim McEwan, who filled their spirit into fresh bourbon barrels for added depth and complexity. In 2017 the whisky was again rehomed, this time into French oak which had previously held claret from a prestigious chateau. This three month period imbued the bourbon-aged whisky with an extra layer of fruit and sweet notes, as well as a subtle blush colour.

Style

2
Body
2
Richness
0
Smoke
3
Sweetness

Character

Honey
Marmalade
Butterscotch
Peach
Hay
Heather

Product Facts

Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Series
Rare Cask
Age
32 Year Old
Vintage
1985
No of Bottles
4200
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Cask Type
Refill Bourbon
Chill Filtered
No
Colouring
No

Bruichladdich 1985 Hidden Glory 32 Year Old Rare Cask Series

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling

70cl / 48.7%

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Eco-friendly packaging
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Packed with care
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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes from the producer
- Nose
  An amazing array of notes. Blood orange, nectarines, banana bread, desiccated coconut, vanilla custard, then more floral and nutty tones, geranium, marzipan, walnut, heather honey.
- Palate
  Tremendous presence on the palate, the texture is wondrously soft and syrupy. The short ACE in the wine casks has given a warm, nutmeg hint and a layer of fruity notes, has given a warm, nutmeg hint and a layer of fruity notes, raspberry, blackcurrant jam and ripe plum, all perfectly balanced by years in American oak – cinder toffee, lemon meringue and coconut – bounty bar sweet. It opens continually to reveal layer upon layer of complexity.
- Finish
  Long and gentle, the oak influence is strong with waves of soft vanilla wafer, toffee and sandalwood. Then lemon barley sugars, a hint of salted caramel and apricot syrup.