Bruichladdich - Rare Cask Series - 'The Untouchable' - 1988 30 year old Whisky
70cl | 46.2%
| Distillery | Bruichladdich |
|---|---|
| Series / Description | Rare Cask Series - 'The Untouchable' |
| Vintage | 1988 |
| Year Bottled | 2019 |
| Age | 30 year old |
| Alcohol ABV | 46.2 % |
| Cask Strength | Yes |
| Cask Wood Type | Bourbon |
| Single Cask | No |
| Number Bottled | 6000 |
| Packaging | Tin Tube |
| Bottler | Distillery |
| Country of Origin | Scotland |
| Stopper | Cork |
| Bottle Type | Dumpy |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| Neck Level | Full Level |
| HTFW Cat. No. | LP11604 |
Product Description
A 1988 vintage, 30 Year Old Bruichladdich. Matured in refill bourbon and, unusually, rare refill squat hogsheads. This whisky has never been re-casked. The subtle influence of these refill oak casks has resulted in a delicate and measured relationship between spirit and wood, quietly cultivated over time. This is definitive, old, Bourbon-aged Bruichladdich. Arguably the best style and some of the last of its kind.
"The 1988 is a stunning example of how well Bruichladdich ages. It is a delicate fruity spirit with a tremendous floral edge, all underpinned by a subtle oak presence" - Adam Hannett, Bruichladdich Head Distiller.
Official Tasting Notes
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.
Palate – 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.
One of the great vintages of Bruichladdich.
