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Bruichladdich Micro Provenance Cask Evolution Exploration 18 Year Old, Sauternes Cask, Cask #1518, 2023, 61.8%
Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Micro Provenance Cask Evolution Exploration 18 Year Old, Sauternes Cask, Cask #1518, 2023, 61.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 36
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Mothballed by previous owners Whyte & Mackay, Bruichladdich distillery was revived in the year 2000 by indy 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 the si ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 397.93
Region
Islay
Age
18 Years
Vintage
2004
Bottled
2023
ABV
61.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sauternes
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
1518
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
234
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Micro Provenance Series, Cask Evolution Exploration
Historical context
N.A
Special release
For The Whisky Exchange
Allocation
The Whisky Exchange
Nose
A lot of toffee notes, creamy vanilla and hints of Sablés Bretons. Some minty oak spice, red fruits, herbal honey, and a slightly funky/farmy note. Later, ripe apricot and dark caramelized notes appear.
Palate
Quite thick and woody, with sweetness of slightly over-baked pastry and caramelized nuts, nutmeg, black tea, black peppercorns, and gingery notes. Vanilla, roasted apricots, and baked apples are also present.
Finish
Long, on chocolate and caramel biscuits, with rich oak leaving a warming, spicy feeling. The typical apricot-y Sauternes character transforms into a darker, slightly syrupy style.
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