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Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 Edition 24 Year (2023 Release)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
October 31, 2024 (edited November 1, 2024)
Nose - Hint of salt, golden raisins, fresh cut apples, nectarines, light caramel
Taste - Light fruity brine, light lactic funk, ripe cut apples, gentle hints of cinnamon and clove, goji berries, lightly sour raspberries, lightly herbal like sage or tarragon
Finish - Tarragon? Sage? salt, lightly medicinal berries, fresh apples, golden raisins, lightly drying
Score - 80/100
Final Thoughts - So I think the best thing about this release was the nose. It was nice and fruity, gave off some sauternes and maybe some white wine barrel influence/funk. On the palate you're hit with the nice saline and a hint of lactic funk (think fruity sour milk, but in a good way?). Fresh cut apples dominate with this in and out vibe of sort of savory herbs and a tiny bit medicinal vibe like that of goji berries or dried Chinese dates. The finish was pretty much the same with the herbs and fresh cut apples. This felt a bit underwhelming and not sure if a single bad cask made it into the blend or not, but there was this faint herbal bitterness at the end into the finish that just didn't seem to fit.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - No
Would I buy a bottle? - No
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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