Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie

18 year

This one is hard to describe, not peaty but there is a hint of it looming. It evolves in the glass and becomes lighter, more vanilla, fruit but with some force in the finish. 4 or 5 drops of water lighten it (50% Abv tolerate it pretty well). It is nicely oily. I read that the bottle needs tone opened a few weeks to express itself fully. I think it is overall too young and too rough around the edges.

Very soft on the nose, perhaps a touch of butterscotch and freshly harvested barley. The flavour steps forward right away, with barley notes and a hint of salted apple. Finish has a burn, that is muted with a few drops of water