
Bruichladdich 30 years 1988 Rare Cask Series "The Untouchable"
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bruichladdich 30 years 1988 Rare Cask Series "The Untouchable"
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottler | Distillery bottling |
Distillery / brand | Bruichladdich |
Range | Rare Cask Series |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Islay |
Content Size | 0.7 liter |
Alc/vol | 46.2% |
Age | 30 years |
Distilled | 1988 |
Cask type | Refill Bourbon Barrels and Squat Hogsheads |
Number of bottles | 6.000 |
Flavour Profiles | Mature and complex |
€ 743,76 (excl. vat)
This landmark 1988 vintage has never been re-casked.
It has matured over 30 years in our warehouses in the same wood it was originally filled into – refill bourbon and, unusually, rare refill squat hogsheads.
The subtle influence of these refill oak casks has resulted in a delicate and measured relationship between spirit and wood, quietly cultivated over time.
It was always understood that this small parcel of casks required no interference, no guiding hand; just a watchful eye and palate to see it through.
It is definitive, old, Bourbon-aged Bruichladdich – some of the last of its kind.
Tasting notes:
Colour – Polished copper.
Nose – Hugely floral, sun dried hay, coconut oil, buttercups and primrose. Vanilla fudge, porridge with golden syrup and a sweet citrus tang. Over time the coconut becomes stronger and dried apricot and sherbet come through more. A definitive American oak style, toasted oak and vanilla caramel hold the fruit from the spirit.
Taste – Like liquid velvet laced with coconut and citrus. Honeyed granola, toasted malt and mellow toasted oak take a hold of your palate. A classic Bruichladdich style, elegant and floral at first before allowing the oak to sweep in with pipe tobacco and fudge. A second sip brings some fruit, ripe pineapple, mango and hint of mint.
Finish – The finish shows a little more of the marine element of the maturation. A sea breeze with wood spice and fudge. The toasted oak goes the distance too and seems to bring along a little mango and aniseed to finish.
Character – One of the great vintages of Bruichladdich, the faith in the right wood and the right time to develop have allowed a superb spirit to show both its natural elegance and its strength of character.
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Bruichladdich 30 years 1988 Rare Cask Series "The Untouchable"
€ 743,76 (excl. vat)