Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie

This whisky is not for me. Hot, not in a good way, malty, and not a pleasant dram for me. Bought it because it was a good price. Should have passed.

Honey & vanilla on the nose Braach’s caramel with a touch of sea salt on the palate Finish reminds of the beach with salt air

Entering a code on the Bruichladdich website, found at the back of the Classic Laddie bottle, reveals that this dram was bottled in 2017 and is the single malt, vatted result of "53 casks, 5 vintages, 2 barley types and 11 cask types". It is also non-chill filtered and uncoloured. It is also a grand whisky. At 50% ABV, the nose, palate and finish all feel weighty, full and rich. The perceived depth on the nose and palate of this dram is fascinating, the finish long and exceptional. Ripe plums, red apples and black cherries, malted barley, burnt vanilla, bitter dry oak notes to counterbalance the heavy oil feel, a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the smell and taste of the ocean, all consistently appear throughout the two senses. Adding water opens up the dram, makes it even more accessible to the senses, reveals heretofore hidden waxy walnut and toasted cereal notes. With a single stroke, the Bruichladdich distillery have managed to make the case for NAS bottlings, full disclosure of information and pure, unadulterated innovation.

Better than I thought but I am not a scotch fan. Would drink if in front of me. Drank with Christina, Sara D and husband Chris