Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 51.6%
Past Connoisseurs Choice bottlings from Islay distilleries have been absolutely on the money and this offering from Bruichladdich aged at almost 30 years old is certainly top draw.
Batch 20/013 is a 1990 Bruichladdich bottled in 2020 by G&M for their new and improved Connoisseur's Choice range.
This "upper range" with releases of single malts aged 30 years and above (oops, 29 in this case) is to celebrate Gordon & MacPhail's 50th Anniversary.
G&M have also spiced things up and bottled this one at a natural strength instead of the usual 46%. It was matured for 29 amazing years in a refill sherry hogshead #2991 that yielded just 173 bottles.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Bruichladdich |
| Bottler |
Gordon & MacPhail |
| Series | Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Distilled Year | 1990 |
| Bottling Year | 2020 |
| Age | 29 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 173 |
| Cask Type | Refill Sherry Hogshead |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 51.6 % |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Autumnal fruit, leads to creamy toffee apple.
Palate: Fresh notes of chilli give way to flavours of nutmeg and poached pear.
Finish: Slightly drying with lingering spice and soft tannins.