Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Bruichladdich Peat

Review Date: October 21, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Single Malt Scotch
Distilled From: Barley
Retail Price: $$$$$ ($50-$100)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Bruichladdich
Age: 5 Avg.
Casking: Refill Bourbon Barrel
Strength: 46%
Origin: Scotland - Islay

Tasting Notes:

35 Parts per Million peat.
Light amber color.
Big peat, phenol character, and smoke on the nose.
Medium bodied, rich, and leathery on the palate. The peat and smoke are well integrated and both very big. The malt character is sweet and rich and stands up well.
Great whisky.