For the last of my Bruichladdich series, I have a sample of their 1985 32-year Hidden Glory. The nose starts with apricot jam, coconut cream, dehydrated figs and dusty leather-bound books then honeysuckle, cocoa powder dusted prunes, cigar wrappers and a sea side rocky minerality followed by caramelized apples, mango purée and grilled pineapple that transitions to candied ginger, cloves and antique polished armchair with medium ethanol burn. The taste is a medium mouthfeel starting with mango smoothie, toasted coconut, figgy pudding and dusty leather-bound books before a mild bitter spice that quickly fades to honeysuckle, cocoa powder dusted blackberries, freshly lit cigar, hay and a sea side rocky minerality followed by caramelized pears, stewed cherries and grilled pineapple that transitions to candied ginger, cloves and antique polished armchair with medium ethanol burn. The finish is medium length with sautéed apples, freeze dried grapes, vanilla creme brûlée, hay, honeysuckle, sweet pipe tobacco, light ocean brine and antique polished armchair. For a whisky that aged for 32 years, this is a surprisingly fruity and floral dram that the old oak weaves in and out between those creamy fruits to remind you of the age without ever becoming dominant flavor along with mild spices, light ocean minerality and dark berries that is exceptionally balanced but the flavors are thinner than I’d prefer and could use a longer finish.