Bruichladdich – 1964 The Forty 40 Year Old (70cl, 43.1%)
US$11,519.00
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- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Type
- Single Malt Whisky
- Age
- 40 years
- Bottle Size
- 70cl
- ABV
- 43.1%
- Cask Type
- Fresh bourbon casks
The Forty is a 40 year old Islay single malt from Bruichladdich and the distillery's oldest bottling from its oldest vintage. It was distilled in October 1964, filled into fresh bourbon casks and bottled in 2004 at 43.1% ABV. This edition is an official bottling of 550 bottles.
The nose is full of fresh fruit, including melon, guava, peach and pear, with floral notes, a sour edge from the wood and a little smoke. The palate is creamy and slightly herbal, with fruit jams of mirabelle, quince and melon, and fresh tangerine. The finish is a little dry.
Tasting Notes
Fresh fruit, melon, guava, peach and pear, floral, a sour note from the wood, a little smoke
Creamy, slightly herbal, fruit jams of mirabelle, quince and melon, fresh tangerine
A little dry
