Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 6 Year Old, Bourbon & Wine Cask, 2018, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 11
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

Mothballed by previous owners Whyte & Mackay, Bruichladdich distillery was revived in the year 2000 by independent bottler Murray McDavid. For a long time the distillery was the black sheep of Islay, on account of producing unpeated whisky in order to meet its owner's blending requirements. Contrary to general expectations though, this also made it a hit with the locals who were presumably sick of ...

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 115.70
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 26, 2026SGD 101.67
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 49.62
Region
Islay
Age
6 Years
Vintage
2011
Bottled
2018
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Wine Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
40
Barley
Publican & Oxbridge barley from six Islay farms
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Adam Hannett
Master distiller (distillation)
Jim McEwan
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Metal Tube
Series highlights
Islay Barley Series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Australian market import/distribution
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Bright grapefruit and nectarine, balanced by a hint of sea spray. Malt and freshly mowed wet grass. Sunkist fruit gems, orange zest, honied fruit, malty sweetness, touch of baking spice. Very salty and coastal, earthy notes, lemon, lime, orange, nectarine, peach, prune, dry fig.
Palate
Almond, walnut and barley, joined by tinned peaches, milk chocolate and orange peel. Sunkist fruit gems, orange zest, honied fruit, earthy malt, dried orchard fruit, touch of baking spice, nuts and lemon zest. Crisp apple, ripe pear, peach, dried apricot, lemon drops, grapefruit, orange zest, pipe tobacco, vanilla, barley sugar, caramel wafers, marine tang. Peaches and cream, apricots, apples, raisins, black pepper, cloves, tannic oak.
Finish
Subtly coastal, with white grape and barley sugar in support. Fruity, earthy malt and baking spice. Dried apricot from the oak, lemon, kiwi, caramel wafer. Warm sand, marine note lingers. Candied orange peel, honey, crème brûlée. Medium length, oily, young, spicy, hot pepper, wood smoke, light astringency, tannin, butterscotch, dark chocolate, vanilla, hard candy.
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