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Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50% 700ml
Unpeated malt aged in bourbon and sherry casks - fresh citrus, barley, and gentle spice.
Aged on Islay's shores with signature complexity and coastal freshness.
Powerful yet refined - a modern classic with real depth and drinkability.
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Description
The 18 is Bruichladdich’s statement of adulthood — mature, sure-footed, and bright-eyed. Unpeated but unmistakably of Islay, it balances clarity and complexity like few others can. It glows in the glass like golden barley at dusk.
The nose is radiant and clean: fresh-cut apple, lemon curd, buttered scone, and a wisp of sea air. It opens with the charm of an old friend — approachable but intriguing. Dig deeper, and you’ll find honeyed cereal, floral barley, and a touch of vanilla fudge over toasted oats.
On the palate, it’s electric — zesty citrus, creamy malt, and sweetened almond. There’s a snap of ginger, a shimmer of salt, and the rich underpinning of toasted oak that rounds it out beautifully. You taste the coast without the peat — a breeze, not a storm.
Mid-palate brings warmth: white chocolate, dried apricot, a hint of marzipan and honeysuckle. It’s structured yet fluid — every sip feels intentional. This is Bruichladdich playing with tone and tempo, not just volume.
The finish is long and soft-spoken — barley sugar, citrus peel, a final mineral note that lingers like a salt-kissed memory. A whisky for spring days, for new beginnings, for knowing that Islay can speak with more than just smoke.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Description
The 18 is Bruichladdich’s statement of adulthood — mature, sure-footed, and bright-eyed. Unpeated but unmistakably of Islay, it balances clarity and complexity like few others can. It glows in the glass like golden barley at dusk.
The nose is radiant and clean: fresh-cut apple, lemon curd, buttered scone, and a wisp of sea air. It opens with the charm of an old friend — approachable but intriguing. Dig deeper, and you’ll find honeyed cereal, floral barley, and a touch of vanilla fudge over toasted oats.
On the palate, it’s electric — zesty citrus, creamy malt, and sweetened almond. There’s a snap of ginger, a shimmer of salt, and the rich underpinning of toasted oak that rounds it out beautifully. You taste the coast without the peat — a breeze, not a storm.
Mid-palate brings warmth: white chocolate, dried apricot, a hint of marzipan and honeysuckle. It’s structured yet fluid — every sip feels intentional. This is Bruichladdich playing with tone and tempo, not just volume.
The finish is long and soft-spoken — barley sugar, citrus peel, a final mineral note that lingers like a salt-kissed memory. A whisky for spring days, for new beginnings, for knowing that Islay can speak with more than just smoke.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
