Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 Edition 24 Year (2023 Release)

Nose - Hint of salt, golden raisins, fresh cut apples, nectarines, light caramel Taste - Light fruity brine, light lactic funk, ripe cut apples, gentle hints of cinnamon and clove, goji berries, lightly sour raspberries, lightly herbal like sage or tarragon Finish - Tarragon? Sage? salt, lightly medicinal berries, fresh apples, golden raisins, lightly drying Score - 80/100 Final Thoughts - So I think the best thing about this release was the nose. It was nice and fruity, gave off some sauternes and maybe some white wine barrel influence/funk. On the palate you're hit with the nice saline and a hint of lactic funk (think fruity sour milk, but in a good way?). Fresh cut apples dominate with this in and out vibe of sort of savory herbs and a tiny bit medicinal vibe like that of goji berries or dried Chinese dates. The finish was pretty much the same with the herbs and fresh cut apples. This felt a bit underwhelming and not sure if a single bad cask made it into the blend or not, but there was this faint herbal bitterness at the end into the finish that just didn't seem to fit. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Sampled at dostillery. Subtle/muted. Its good but not as amazing as expected for the price.

Definitely better than the 10. Was likely aged in a mix of red wine and sauternes casks. Nose: Sultanas, Apricots, Morello Cherries, Salted Toffee, Blueberries, Cranberries, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Stewed Green Apples Palate: Raisins, Dates, Blueberries, Strawberries, Sultanas, Bananas, Maple Syrup, Peaches, Treacle, Smoke, Salted Butterscotch Finish: Blueberries, Dates, Cranberries, Seville Oranges, Almonds, Figs