Bruichladdich 16 Years Cuvee E Sauternes
This is the 6th Cuvee bottling of Bruichladdich. Ever Cuvee bottling was matured in a wine cask from a different region. This whisky was matured in a cask from a Sauterne winery called Hause d Yquem.
Taste: Fine spicy, sweet and fruity.
Finish: Medium long and a peppery spiciness.
This is the 6th Cuvee bottling of Bruichladdich. Ever Cuvee bottling was matured in a wine cask from a different region. This whisky was matured in a cask from a Sauterne winery called Hause d Yquem.
Taste: Fine spicy, sweet and fruity.
Finish: Medium long and a peppery spiciness.
Details about this bottle | Edit |
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755 | |
Bruichladdich | |
Scotland, Islay | |
Single Malt Whisky | |
16 Years | |
46% | |
0.7 l | |
Original bottling | |
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Tasting notes of Davisscholar:
This 16Y showed a much deeper, malt-driven profile almost overshadowing the Sauternes qualities. However, the bitter orange jam, apricot and other "noble rot" characteristics are still apparent on the nose, on top of rum-soaked raisins and other Bourbon-notes.
A slight sweetness remains on the front-palate, as well, but the palate is greatly driven by a malty structure and Bourbon-cask tannins. (Great concentration and length, nonetheless.)
Given the price, design and rarity, this clearly is a collector's item. The 15Y 2nd Edition offered much more freshness, Sauternes character, focus and refinement at less than half the price.
All tasting notes
This 16Y showed a much deeper, malt-driven profile almost overshadowing the Sauternes qualities. However, the bitter orange jam, apricot and other "noble rot" characteristics are still apparent on the nose, on top of rum-soaked raisins and other Bourbon-notes.
A slight sweetness remains on the front-palate, as well, but the palate is greatly driven by a malty structure and Bourbon-cask tannins. (Great concentration and length, nonetheless.)
Given the price, design and rarity, this clearly is a collector's item. The 15Y 2nd Edition offered much more freshness, Sauternes character, focus and refinement at less than half the price.