Bruichladdich Baraille Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old · 1986 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with coppery highlights and a subtle mahogany glow.

Nose

Opulent sherry-influenced warmth meets coastal brightness on the nose. Dried fig and prune weave with orange zest, vanilla, and caramel, while almond and hazelnut add nutty depth. A salt-kissed oak whisper, sea air, and a trace of cocoa complete a poised, 17-year elegance.

Palate

Silky and opulent, Baraille Cask delivers a sherried flood of dried plum, fig and date, woven with dark chocolate, espresso and toasted almond. Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg blend with chewy oak, while a whisper of coastal brine keeps it buoyant. The finish is long and warming, coating the palate with velvety sweetness, with lingering notes of tobacco and leather.

Finish

Long, satin finish, where sherry-driven sweetness coats the palate. Dried fig and raisin mingle with cocoa, toasted almond and a dusky spice of cinnamon and clove, fading into velvety oak and a touch of maritime salt that lingers with gentle insistence.