Bruichladdich Valinch - As The Current Flows Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Rich deep amber with copper-gold highlights and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Opulent sherry-driven bouquet of dried figs, prunes, and ripe cherries, entwined with date, orange zest, and dark cocoa. Rich toffee and vanilla spill over toasted almond, while a briny coastal whisper and a touch of leather lend depth. Spices from the cask weave through polished oak, summoning a luxurious, lingering aroma.

Palate

Opulent and powerful on the palate, this Bruichladdich delivers a rich tapestry of dried fig and plum, rancio sherry, and dark chocolate, with orange zest and toasted almond. The high ABV lifts the spice—cinnamon, white pepper—while polished oak and a kiss of maritime salt broaden the mid-palate. Full-bodied and velvety, it coats the mouth and finishes long, warm, and sweetly dry.

Finish

Long, velvety finish of rich dried fig and raisin, lacquered with cocoa and toffee. Sherry sweetness and warm oak spice unfold, while a delicate sea breeze threads through. It lingers with almond and dark chocolate, a refined, warming fade.