Mythical Beasts Bruichladdich 30 Year
$999.99
We don't see a lot of 30 year old Bruichladdich anymore, and this one, relatively speaking, is pretty reasonably priced, and with good reviews. Bottled at 53.3% the cask type isn't specified, but it is probably ex-Bourbon. 89.33pts Whiskybase
Rest & Be Thankful Bruichladdich 10 Year
$169.99
This 10-year-old Bruichladdich was matured in an ex-Bourbon Barrel, Cask #4310, originally filled in 2013. Exclusive to KWM!
Rest & Be Thankful Bruichladdich 18 Year
$379.99
Distilled in 2004, this Bruichladdich single malt matured 18 years in an ex-Bourbon Cask, #1434, before bottling at 53.2%. We love older Bruichladdichs from ex-Boubon. Exclusive to KWM!
Bruichladdich 18 Year
$229.99
This is the first core release of 18 year old Bruichladdich, produced after the distillery reopened. It has been bottled at 50%, from spirit matured on Islay in primarily ex-Bourbon casks, but also Sauternes and Port casks. Limit 1 Per Customer / 88.67pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"Matured exclusively on Islay, primarily in ex-Bourbon casks and a small number of wine casks, The Bruichladdich Eighteen is the epitome of Bruichladdich's signature unpeated house style.
"Full bodied and beautifully fragrant, notes of honey, butterscotch, and citrus orange open on the nose, with a medley of tropical fruits and toasted mellow oak lingering on the palate."
Bruichladdich 30 Year
$2,599.99
This 30 year old Bruichladdich was produced from spirit laid down in 1989, 1990, and 1991, all of which was filled into Refill Hogshead casks. Half of the whisky was reracked into fresh Bourbon casks roughly 10 years ago. The two components were married for 3 months in Refill ex-Bourbon casks before bottling at 43%.
Producer Description
"The Bruichladdich Thirty has spent the entirety of its maturation life in handpicked, exceptionally rare ex-Bourbon casks. A limited and refined single malt Scotch whisky, The Bruichladdich Thirty is bottled at 43% bringing the sweetness of toasted oak, honey and soft vanilla to the fore. Delicate yet complex, a hint of dark chocolate complements the spirit’s elegant floral profile while the gentle influence of sea air lingers – a subtle nod to the whisky’s all Islay maturation."
Rest & Be Thankful Bruichladdich 13 Year
$219.99
Rest & Be is the best bottler to find Bruichladdich north of 10 years old from currently. This 13 Year Old was distilled by Bruichladdich in September of 2009 and spent the entirety of its maturation in an ex-Paulliac Bordeaux Red Wine Hogshead (Cask #3045). It was bottled at a lucky 13 years old at a cask strength of 59.8%.
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1
$269.99
Bottled at 59.1%, the Octomore 15.1 was peated to 108.2ppm, and matured 5 years in First-Fill & Recharred ex-Bourbon Casks. The distillation took place in 2018, from a crop of Concerto barley harvested on the mainland in 2017.
Producer Description
"Peated to 108.2 PPM and distilled from 100% Scottish barley, in a combination of bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks. Demonstrating refined strength of character, balancing smooth vanilla custard and sweet charred oak with heady peat smoke."
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.2
$274.99
The Octomore 15.2 is from the exact same batch of barley as the 15.1, peated to the same spec 108.2ppm, the difference is the cask mix. The spirit was matured in second fill ex-wine and ex-Bourbon casks, before finished in first fill ex-Cognac casks. 57.9%
Producer Description
"Peated to 108.2 PPM and distilled from 100% Scottish barley, matured in a combination of American oak, red wine, and French ex-cognac casks. This unique trifecta adds layers of intrigue, resulting in a complex yet exceedingly elegant single malt Scotch whisky. Distilled from the same batch of Scottish grown barley and also malted to 108.2 PPM, the 15.2 uses a robust combination of second fill wine and second fill bourbon casks, with the spirit finished in first fill Cognac casks. This unique trifecta adds layers of intrigue, resulting in a complex yet exceedingly elegant single malt Scotch whisky. Hints of nutmeg, toasted oak and caramel add smoothness to the palate, with the delicate floral character of Octomore coming to the fore."
Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3
$334.99
Octomore 15.3 was peated to an impressive 307.2ppm, made with concerto barley harvested from Octomore farm in 2017. The spirit was distilled i 2018, and matured 5 years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, and first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads from Fernando de Castilla, Jerez, Spain. This is the second most heavily peated Octomore ever released. 61.3% 89.14pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"At 307.2 PPM, Octomore 15.3 is our second most heavily peated release to date. Using 100% Islay barley, matured in bourbon casks and Spanish Oloroso hogsheads. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation. Octomore 15.3 brings together heavyweight peating levels and variable harvests from one singular farm on Islay - Octomore farm, located just 2 miles from the distillery. At 307.2 PPM, 15.3 is complex, robust and bursting with character. Formidable smoke is countered by ripe fruit from its patient distillation, showcasing both incomparable flavour and provenance. Kissed by salty sea spray, the homegrown Islay barley imparts not only malty sweetness but evokes a true sense of place."