Bruichladdich 10 Year Old (2000s Edition) (70cl, 46%)

Bruichladdich (pronounced as “brook-laddie”) is situated on the Rhinns of Islay which is a peninsula on the western part of the isle of Islay. Bruichladdich is well known as the smoother of the Islay whiskies which are better known for their smoky and peaty character. This 10 year old from the early 2000s is characterised thus. On the nose citrus, cereal, honey, forest berries and black pepper, the palate is chilli, forest berries, citrus, honey, and malt with a medium long finish of oak, berries and chilli.