Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2008

Not my favourite from my favourite distillery. A poor 2 out of 5 stars compared to what I've tasted from Laddie.

Nose - Dried apples, fresh pears, floral, hint of clean salty sea air, hint of grass, riesling soaked golden raisins. Taste - Lightly oaky grape/apple juice, light apple/pear skin bitterness, peppercorn spice. Finish - Lingering peppercorn spice, lightly bittersweet apple/pear juice made from the cores. Score - 86/100 Final Thoughts - This is sadly a bit disappointing as the nose promised so much more than what it delivered on the palate. The nose was great, but it was a bit one/two dimensional on the palate. Tasty in its own right, but I guess a bit of a letdown from the nose. Is great neat, but I can see the slightly higher proof help it stand up to something like a blood and sand.

Strong, full, complex, barley, spice and honey. With water - citrus, lime drink, mint, fresh, brown sugar sweetness, spicy