Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie 'The Big Daddy', American Oak Cask, Batch No. L 1000004, 2022, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 12
Average Score
Avg 81
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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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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 457.63
Cask type
American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
L 1000004
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% Scottish barley; mainland, Islay and organically grown
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Adam Hannett
Master distiller (distillation)
Adam Hannett
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Solid matte aquamarine glass bottle with bold white printing and silvery foils
Series highlights
Signature bottling and definitive Bruichladdich. Flagship unpeated single malt release.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Large format (4.5L) referred to as 'The Big Daddy'
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Elegantly sweet with honeyed barley, orange petals, and sea air. Rich fruit, raisin, and vanilla with hints of mint and wildflowers.
Palate
Sweet honey, caramel, red apples, and white grapes with touches of cinnamon and brown sugar. Malty, salty, and bready with vanilla sponge cake and floral notes.
Finish
Mineral-rich malt, toffee, and honey with lingering pepper, spice, and a hint of sea air. Oily and buttery with rich fruit.
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