Bruichladdich – Black Art 1990 Edition 04.1 (49.2%)

Black Art Edition 04.1 is a Bruichladdich distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2013, after more than 23 years in cask. It belongs to the Black Art series, in which the details of the casks are kept secret, and only Master Distiller Jim McEwan knows them. It is bottled at 49.2%, non-chill-filtered and with no added colour. The nose offers dark forest berries, toasted oak, leather, spices and dark chocolate, with a subtle fruity sweetness and a hint of sea air. The palate is rich and soft, with candied fruit, figs, tobacco, toasted nuts and baked apple. The finish is long and silky, with dry warmth and sweetness.