Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich The Laddie Eight 8 Year Old, American & European Oak Cask, 2016, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 85
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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 ... This expression was originally released for the Travel Retail Market.

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Recently Sold

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 88.67
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 59.09
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 68.94

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 126.95
Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 72.29
AlcohaulVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 116.00
Region
Islay
Age
8 Years
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2016
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
American Oak & European Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
0
Barley
Scottish Mainland, Mainland Organic, Islay
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Adam Hannett
Master distiller (distillation)
Adam Hannett
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
The Laddie Series, Travel Retail Exclusive
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Sweet, bright & fresh. Floral honey, sweet mint, green fruit (papaya, stewed green apples, honeydew melon). Honeyed malted barley, yeasty dough, lemon oil, icing sugar sweetness, baking spice. Caramel, butter, orange zest, red apples, dark chocolate, oak wood, minerals, char. Seaside ozone, cereal, biscuit, vanilla, custard, lemon sherbet, pear drops, Scottish shortbread, thyme honey, citrus blossom, brioche.
Palate
Moderately thick mouthfeel. Bran, cooked/stewed fruit (apricot, peaches, apples). Light vegetative notes (fresh cut grass, moss). Barley-forward, dusty, gristy malted barley with vanilla, floral honey, warm baking spices, sweet peppercorns. Minty, sugar-sweet, lemon juice, papaya, buttery bread dough. Malt notes, shortbread biscuits, barley sugar. Sea salt, pepper, vanilla, toffee, agave syrup, apple, lemon. Juicy citrus, poppy seed, sea salt crackers, caramel. Buttery biscuits, lemon, salty note like salted caramel. Big, oily, tanning hit, grainy spice, unripe peach or nectarine.
Finish
Smooth, very tannic. Woody (sandalwood, coconut stick). Medium length, light, tasty. Green apple, melon with sweet syrup, sweetened lemon juice, grassy malted barley. Sea salt, light oak. Dry, sweet, fruity. Fresh, sugary barley, various fruits. Salty coastal sea breeze. Grassy, herbal. Caramel, bay leaves. Salty sea breeze. Oak spice. Vanilla, pepper, salinity.

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