Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Whiskey

Name: Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Whiskey
Brand: Bruichladdich
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750 ML

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Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is a masterful embodiment of the distillery's commitment to craft, provenance, and sustainability. Matured exclusively on Islay in a blend of ex-bourbon casks with a touch of wine casks, this expression represents the culmination of Bruichladdich’s pursuit of creating a distinct, unpeated single malt. The whisky is a true reflection of the distillery's ethos, featuring a journey from the farm to the glass, with every aspect of its production traceable to its Islay origins. Aged for 18 years and bottled at 50% ABV, this is a complex, yet approachable dram with beautifully integrated flavors that reveal the rich terroir of the island.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright apricot gold with a subtle, enticing glow.

Nose:
Fragrant and inviting, the nose opens with notes of ripe peach, honeysuckle, and a hint of lavender, balanced by the creamy sweetness of vanilla and coconut from the toasted American oak casks. Tropical fruits like melon, apricots, and vibrant citrus add layers of complexity, while honey and caramel custard create a rich, indulgent aroma.

Palate:
Luxurious and viscous, the first sip offers a smooth mouthfeel with honey, butterscotch, and fresh fruits enveloping the palate. Flavors of syrup-soaked porridge, barley sugar, and toasted oak add depth and warmth. The tropical fruit notes persist, alongside a subtle hint of leather and honeycomb, which contributes to its overall smooth, sweet character.

Finish:
The finish is long and balanced, with the classic minerality that Bruichladdich is known for. A delicate bouquet of oak, stoned fruit, and floral notes linger, creating a satisfying conclusion to this harmonious dram.

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Bottle details

Type	Single Malt Scotch
Brand	Bruichladdich
Producer	Bruichladdich Distillery
Origin	Islay, Scotland
Age	18 years
Strength	50% ABV (100 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	malted barley
Cask	ex-bourbon, wine

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

Islay is famous for smoke, which is exactly what makes this bottle worth a look: Bruichladdich's 18 Year Old is an unpeated single malt, matured exclusively on the island in ex-bourbon casks with a touch of wine casks. The result is fragrant and fruit-forward, opening with ripe peach, honeysuckle and a hint of lavender over vanilla and coconut from toasted American oak. The palate is viscous and generous, with honey, butterscotch, barley sugar and tropical fruit, then a long finish carrying the minerality the distillery is known for. At 50% ABV it has real presence, yet it stays approachable. It suits both the collector filling out an Islay shelf and the drinker who wants an aged malt without peat. We carry it because it shows a different side of the island, and because the distillery's focus on provenance, with production traceable to its Islay origins, comes through as a clear, honest sense of place in the glass.

Pairs well with

Brie and camembert board — Soft, creamy cheeses echo the whisky's viscous texture and its vanilla and coconut sweetness.
Crème brûlée or fruit tart — A rich, buttery dessert mirrors the caramel custard, butterscotch and tropical fruit running through the nose and palate.
Unhurried after-dinner dram — Its long, balanced finish of oak, stoned fruit and floral notes rewards slow sipping once the plates are cleared.

Questions about this bottle

Is this Bruichladdich 18 smoky or peated?

No. Although it comes from Islay, this is a distinct, unpeated single malt. Instead of smoke, expect ripe peach, honeysuckle, vanilla, honey and butterscotch, with tropical fruit and a mineral note on the finish.

What casks is it matured in?

It is matured exclusively on Islay in a blend of ex-bourbon casks with a touch of wine casks. The toasted American oak contributes the creamy vanilla and coconut notes on the nose.

How strong is it, and should I add water?

It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof). It is excellent neat, but a few drops of water will lift the floral and fruity notes and make it even more accessible while keeping its luxurious, viscous mouthfeel.

Can I use it in a cocktail?

Yes. The suggested signature serve is an Old Fashioned: 2 oz of the 18 Year Old, one sugar cube and two dashes of Angostura bitters, stirred over ice and garnished with a twist of orange peel.

Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Whiskey

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