Code
N/A
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Name
x4+18 ; Edition 001
Producer
Bruichladdich
Region
Islay
Age
18 years
ABV
63.5%
Bottler Type
OB
Category
Scotch
Interestingly, the nose is initially almost neutral. A touch of fruit (not more precisely definable), a hint of spice (also not more precisely definable), that's about it. The alcohol isn't at all noticeable, at least. After a while, notes of papier-mâché and damp wood emerge.
On the palate, there's much more going on. It begins with a warming start; the 63.5% alcohol isn't noticeable. A lovely fruit compote of peaches, mango, passion fruit, banana, and guava unfolds, followed by perfectly balanced spices – what a delicious fruit punch!
The fruit notes linger for a very long time in the finish, with tropical fruits clearly predominating and spices providing a counterpoint.
It's a real shame that the nose is so underwhelming, because it's quite convincing on the palate and in the finish. But even after the first sip, the nose doesn't change at all, so I suppose that's how it's supposed to be.