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Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvée D: Pessac Leognan

Single Malt

Bruichladdich // Islay, Scotland

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3.75
3.75 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 4 )

Bruichladdich is certainly a distillery lead by the willing to experiment. This Cuvée D is part of a series of 6 editions of 16 years old un-peated whisky that was aged in ex-bourbon casks before being extra-matured in casks coming only from 1st growth estates in Bordeaux, in this case Chateau Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Leognan appellation.

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The series was quite successful when released but is now unfortunately discontinued. .

Bruichladdich is certainly a distillery lead by the willing to experiment. This Cuvée D is part of a series of 6 editions of 16 years old un-peated whisky that was aged in ex-bourbon casks before being extra-matured in casks coming only from 1st growth estates in Bordeaux, in this case Chateau Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Leognan appellation. The series was quite successful when released but is now unfortunately discontinued.

    • age
      16 Year
    • Cost
    • abv
      46.0
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    ex-bourbon, finished in ex-red Bordeaux casks

Tasting Notes

"When you think about the story behind the whisky, you cannot help but think that yes, definitely, you’re smelling hints of red wine. While this is true, the barley and citrus are coming through clearly as well. The saltiness found in the dram brings freshness to what is quite a rich and fruity whisky. The overall impression is that this is a very well balanced whisky, with the flavors complimenting each other nicely. "
Added by Julien Le Doaré
Score 86
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Flavor Profile

Fruity & Rich

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