Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 Edition 29 Year

Great like any black art, suspect this was aged mostly in red wine casks. Don’t think it is on 3 or 4’s level as it has some funky bitterness but maybe it could be I was trying it next to Glengoyne 25 and Bunnahabhain 2022 New Acquaintance Double Wood (32 Year virgin oak + 36 Year canasta Cream sherry). Nose: Dark Chocolate, Honey, Raspberries, Raisins, Morello Cherries, Papayas, Blackcurrants, Prunes, Bananas, Toffee, Apricots, Mangoes, Melons Palate: Blackcurrants, Dark Chocolate, Plums, Morello Cherries, Mushrooms, Papayas, Figs, Walnuts, Licorice, Blood Oranges, Chili Peppers, Ginger Finish: Raisins, Prunes, Dates, Toffee, Roses, Lavender, Violets, Raspberries, Morello Cherries, Blackberries, Leather, Mocha, Tobacco

This has fruits, florals, and wood in a perfectly balanced trio. The image I have when drinking this is of an impossibly thin piece of wood balancing a basket of fruit and a potted flower. It’s different from last year’s, but equally incredible

Very sweet, fruity, soft, peach apricots,