Bruichladdich Black Art 1994 8.1 Edition 26 Year

Fruit jam on the nose, stone fruits on the palate and a lingering finish. Lovely.

Sweet nose. Fruity. Has a short finish. Sweet. Peat is not strong. Good but would not pay the high price.

Holy Grail Jr. This is very nice and complex. Vanilla and honey. Slight slight sherry. It’s sweet and citrusy. No smoke. Makes my mouth water.

Exprrssive & complex. A long, slow sipper of delight.

Tight at first pour, as expected. Beautiful color, electric gold and caramel. Very little on the nose at first. After 10 minutes you begin to get some gentle caramel. Still tight but some spice begins to appear, maybe cinnamon. Honey. Still a bit tight after 15 minutes. After 20 minutes the aroma gets from the glass to me, and is suddenly intense. Coconut is apparent. First taste, very unusual flavors appear. Let it open further, and it changes. This whisky is a chameleon. Tobacco now on the nose. Definitely get dried fruit and some raisin with orange. Definitely opening up as caramel begins to mix with the dried dates and raisins. Another smell, and definite sea water with the caramel. On the tongue, really long with fruit, maybe pear on end and chocolate finish. Further opening and the chocolate appears first on the nose. Then orange and chocolate. Like a wine, this really opens. By end of dram, the orange and citrus dominates with a milk chocolate finish and soft tannin. One of the most complex whiskies I have ever had. Amazing. Great dessert wine. Summary: chocolate, orange, vanilla and tobacco that unfold over time in perfect balance. Dessert in a glass. Great summary: [https://flaviar.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-black-art-81/tasting-notes-reviews] Best whisky I have ever had. The complexity, flavor, balance - this is one to not forget and it actually wears its price well.

Butterscotch, Caramel, Full-Bodied, Pork Belly, Apple, Oily

Apples, Prairie flowers, honey, Carmel,vanilla, small amounts of brine.