It’s a magnificent and undoubtedly popular dram, but due to the vast array of exciting Bruichladdich projects underway at any one time, it’s still a bit underrated in my opinion. The Classic Laddie can perhaps seem a little tame in comparison to the Octomore’s and Bere Barley’s of the world but the truth is that it is perhaps the best example of the quality that is consistently produced at this excellent little distillery. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof. Despite the transparency of cask make up the only the youngest of those ages is legally allowed to be identified according to the SWA regulations. In this case the youngest component makes up roughly 46% of the total number of casks. 2011 making the youngest component about 8 years old, in line with similar distilleries NAS output. Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley – Review

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What this is…is an education. A lesson in perfectly malted barley with absolutely nothing to hide it, mask it or dilute it. Regarding the vintages, perhaps a not well written paragraph on reflection. I am conflating what’s said with the code and what the write on the bottle. I’ll see if I can tweak this.

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Bruichladdich talk of a 20-year journey to become a company worthy of certification, which certainly puts the efforts to get this far into in context. It’s also clear that there is a significant commitment to the resources to monitor all the work being done, to ensure that year on year performance is achieved and there is evidence to prove it. So what of the Bruichladdich range? Well after the “reawakening” in 2001, we saw lots of experimentation with cask finishes, wine casks, and multiple expressions which was all a bit bewildering. They carved themselves out as an experimental distillery under the watchful eye of Jim McEwan. Much of that experimental approach has been retained under head distiller Adam Hannett, however the range has settled into a more regular set of core expressions and slightly fewer limited editions. Good example of unpeated Islay. Nothing special, feeling quite young but still easy-drinking whisky This is just a fun whisky. While it may not be a consistent whisky, because it’s always changing its cask source, it is consistently good. Composing each unique recipe is a rigorous process. Adam must systematically sample and evaluate every spirit by nose, taste and mouthfeel.

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The vatting, once complete, is bottled at 50% ABV without added coloring or chill filtration. The higher ABV helps those subtle notes pop, and as we know from Octomore, Bruichladdich spirit likes to be braced by a high alcohol percentage. We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets.

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