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Bruichladdich Waves 7 Year Old, Bourbon & Madeira Cask, 2005, 46%
Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Waves 7 Year Old, Bourbon & Madeira Cask, 2005, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 80
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Description

This is the first edition of Bruichladdich Waves, a 7-year-old Islay single malt matured initially in bourbon wood before finishing in Madeira casks. It features medium and light peating levels, around 18 ppm, revealing complex flavors of cranberry, raisin, vanilla, and peat smoke with a hint of fresh ocean spray. It was distilled, matured, and bottled at Bruichladdich distillery.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 71.05
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 90.49
Region
Islay
Age
7 Years
Vintage
1998
Bottled
2005
ABV
46%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Madeira Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
18
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
Yes
Closure
cork
Presentation
cylindrical box
Series highlights
Waves 1st Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fresh, grassy, and earthy, with sweet notes of vanilla, apples, and citrus (lemon, red grapefruit). Hints of salt water and gentle peat.
Palate
Sweet and fruity, with prickly pepper, liquorice, and prominent citrus. A salty edge, floral notes, and a creamy texture with subtle peat.
Finish
Medium-long with salty liquorice, floral notes, and hints of 'black smoke' or burning rubber. Surprisingly long and warming.
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