Bruichladdich 1993, Recioto Cask, Oddbins Exclusive

Back in the 1990s, Bruichladdich used to matured some of their finest spirit in some italian and other special red wine casks, for 13 to 16 years, and as a result they released in the early 2000s some delicious expressions. One of those rarities is this Bruichladdich Recioto della Valpolicella, vintage 1993, exclusively released for Oddbins, the spirits retail store in UK. Bottled at 46%abv, with a lovely red color. Recioto is actually a sweet raisin wine, made out of a blend of some grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Negrara, Orseleta and Forselina. It is pretty similar to Amarone, but amarone completes a longer fermentation. On the nose, it starts as expected, with sweet red fruits. Cherries and sunmaid raisins. Dr. Pepper and strawberry marmalade. Port wine, dates and bacon. Red apples, grapes. After a first sip the aroma changed into a typical soapy note i always get from Bruichladdich, school glue and red berries. On the palate it is good. Red fruits, some orange peel notes; very floral. Rose chocolate. You would never guess this is a Bruichladdich at a blind tasting event. Aftertaste is amazing. Tobacco, oranges, tangerine, and citric grapefruits. Super long, rewarding finish. Cocoa bitterness. Superb. Overall, this is one incredible offering from "laddie"; the Recioto cask has imparted most of the flavor and aroma notes and has turned this single malt into a wine in steroids. Great job here, my score for this rare beauty is 95 over 100.