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Bruichladdich Private Cask Bottling 12 Year Old, Rivesaltes Hogshead Cask, Cask #455, 2010, J E Cockayne, 62.5%
Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Private Cask Bottling 12 Year Old, Rivesaltes Hogshead Cask, Cask #455, 2010, J E Cockayne, 62.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 84
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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 ...

Overall Rating
84.3/100
Great84.3 / 100

Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Plenty of red grapes, followed by notes of lemons and oranges. Honey and caramel syrup. Sweet red fruits, but also a whiff of nutmeg and cinnamon. With water, the citrus notes become more prominent.
Palate
Oh this is rather creamy despite its high ABV. Dangerous, ha! Oranges and dark chocolate. A little bit of oak and tobacco leaves. This is followed by spices, such as black pepper, nutmeg, and a touch of cinnamon. Water adds red fruit and honey. A hint of salt as well. The spices are now more subdued.
Finish
The finish is somewhat short, a bit dry, and bitter. Notes of oak, espresso, and cocoa. Adding water eliminates the bitterness and enhances the fruity flavour, and the finish becomes longer.

Reviews

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tidepoolwren avatartidepoolwren6 Oct
84 / 100

The red grapes, honey and caramel syrup give the spice a sweet counterpoint, while black pepper and nutmeg bring a firmer edge on the palate. That balance is appealing, though the finish sounds less settled: it is described as short, dry and bitter. Water changes the picture, softening the spices and bitterness while bringing out fruit. A thoughtful, contrast-led character, with a reservation around the finish neat.

Nose: Red grapes, lemon and orange, Honey and caramel syrup, Nutmeg and cinnamon, With water, citrus notes become more prominentPalate: Creamy despite its high ABV, Oranges and dark chocolate, Oak and tobacco leaves, Black pepper, nutmeg and a touch of cinnamon, Water adds red fruit and honey; spices become more subduedFinish: Somewhat short, dry and bitter, Oak, espresso and cocoa, With water, bitterness fades, fruit is enhanced and the finish becomes longer
orangepeel_notebook avatarorangepeel_notebook25 Sept
84 / 100

Creamy, despite 62.5% ABV.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
brass.tram avatarbrass.tram5 Sept
85 / 100

Red grapes, citrus and warm spice sound like a lively mix, while the short, dry, bitter finish gives it a real reservation. With water, the fruit comes forward and the bitterness eases, which makes that contrast appealing.

Nose: Red grapes, lemon and orange, Honey, caramel syrup, red fruits, nutmeg and cinnamon, With water, citrus becomes more prominentPalate: Creamy texture, oranges and dark chocolate, Oak, tobacco leaves, black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon, With water, red fruit and honey emerge, with a hint of salt and more subdued spiceFinish: Somewhat short, dry and bitter, with oak, espresso and cocoa, With water, bitterness fades, fruit is enhanced and the finish becomes longer
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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 297.17
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Region
Islay
Age
12 Years
Vintage
2010
Bottled
2022
ABV
62.5%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Rivesaltes Hogshead
Bottling
Independent Bottling - J E Cockayne
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
455
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
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Private Cask Bottling
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Private Bottling for J E Cockayne
Allocation
J E Cockayne
Nose
Plenty of red grapes, followed by notes of lemons and oranges. Honey and caramel syrup. Sweet red fruits, but also a whiff of nutmeg and cinnamon. With water, the citrus notes become more prominent.
Palate
Oh this is rather creamy despite its high ABV. Dangerous, ha! Oranges and dark chocolate. A little bit of oak and tobacco leaves. This is followed by spices, such as black pepper, nutmeg, and a touch of cinnamon. Water adds red fruit and honey. A hint of salt as well. The spices are now more subdued.
Finish
The finish is somewhat short, a bit dry, and bitter. Notes of oak, espresso, and cocoa. Adding water eliminates the bitterness and enhances the fruity flavour, and the finish becomes longer.
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