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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
Scotch WhiskyIssue 11

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie

Remy Cointreau · Bruichladdich Distillery

Lingering malt sweetness, gentle spice, clean maritime freshness100 (50% ABV) proofMulti-vintage (NAS)Rhinns of Islay, Scotland
Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt, Vanilla, Honey, Floral (Rosewater), Buttery, Peach

Palate

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie is Islay's most deliberate act of rebellion — unpeated on the peatiest island, letting barley speak for itself.

Finish

The Laddie Highball

Specifications
Distillation
Pale gold with straw highlights
Maturation
$50
Chill-Filtered
Fresh orchard fruit, honeyed malt, vanilla, floral notes, sea air, minerality, brine, ripe pear, citrus blossom
Serve & Pair

Food Pairing

Fresh Islay oysters with lemon and mignonette

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