Bruichladdich Black Art 1994 07.1 Edition 25 Year

Nose - Vanilla, caramel, candied ginger, orange zest, sweet golden raisins, hint of salt, fresh grape skins, cocoa powder Taste - White pepper heat, caramel, candied ginger, orange zest, bright salinity, refreshing dark golden raisins, light red grape skin dryness, hint of spicy fruity sour Finish - Lingering ginger/white pepper heat, salinity intensifies, refreshing dark golden raisin sweet, light fruity tart, similar to grape skins or cranberry skins Score - 92/100 Final Thoughts - I really like this one & I always love having a dram of this because I always try to guess what the blend comprises of and this one leads me to believe there's a high percentage of ex-bourbon, & the other flavors lead me to almost believe there might be either a sweeter dessert wine finish or maybe an amontillado/manzanilla cask mixed with a single cask of a red wine finish because of the tannic nature I get. Regardless, this has a wonderful nose & the flavors get amplified once it hits the palate. Good transition to the palate & I like how the salinity gets amplified as you progress from the nose to the finish. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe not another at current prices NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Total complexity. There are so many nuances in this whisky that it is impossible to even try to list them: each nose and sip bring you delightful new sensations. On the nose “strong” fruits such as plums and grapes, with toasted hazelnuts, vanilla biscuits and mulled creams. The first sip leaves you stunned: the first second you ask yourself "and then ???", because it seems to have neither strength nor taste, but just wait a moment to find yourself in a paradise of caramel, coconut, sherry, plums, dried fruit creams , raisins and whoever has more, put more .... It is so dense that you don't drink it, you eat it! The finish never ends, with the same strength and delight that distinguishes smell and taste. A true work of art by Adam Hannet. A question arises: how will I drink other whiskies after this ??? ______________________________________________________________________________ Complessità totale. Ci sono così tante sfumature in questo whisky che è impossibile anche solo provare ad elencarle: ogni nasata e boccata ti portano nuove inebrianti sensazioni. Al naso frutti “forti” quali prugne ed uva, con nocciole tostate, biscotti alla vaniglia e creme brûlé. Il primo sorso lascia storditi: il primo secondo ti chiedi “e quindi???”, perché sembra non avere né forza né gusto, ma basta aspettare un istante per ritrovarsi in un paradiso di creme caramel, cocco, sherry, prugne, frutta secca, uvetta e chi più ne ha più ne metta.... È così denso che non si beve, si mangia! Il finale non finisce più, con la stessa forza e delizia che contraddistingue olfatto e gusto. Una vera opera d’arte di Adam Hannet. Una domanda sorge spontanea: come farò a bere altri whisky dopo di questo???

An absolute depth of flavor dark fruits. Viscous it definitely leaves legs on the glass. Very very smooth and refined.