Bruichladdich 18 Year is a mature, elegant expression that leans into the distillerys signature unpeated, Island styleshowcasing how patience and careful cask selection can build complexity without masking the spirits purity. It feels luxuriant and refined, and rewards slow sipping and contemplation.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Distillery & Region: Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay (Scotland) known for producing unpeated single malts (alongside its peated lines Port Charlotte and Octomore).

• Name / Series: Marketed under their Re/Define or Luxury Redefined line, representing Bruichladdichs matured, high-end core.

• Maturation / Cask Make-up: Primarily matured in ex-bourbon casks, with a curated component of wine casks (Sauternes and Port) to add nuance.

• Grain / Barley: Uses traceable barley, including Islay-grown barley as part of its provenance approach.

• Bottling Details:
  ABV: 50%
  Non-chill filtered, no added coloring.

Tasting Profile

Aspect Notes & Observations Colour / Appearance Apricot / golden amber hue. Nose / Aroma Fragrant and floral: honeysuckle, violet, and lavender. Tropical fruits (melon, apricot, citrus), vanilla and creamed coconut from oak. Palate / Taste Luxurious, viscous texture. Rich honey and butterscotch, tropical fruit, toasted oak, syrupy porridge, barley sugar. Gentle leather, spice and oak influence. Finish Balanced finish with Bruichladdichs mineral signature, stoned fruit echoes, oak spice, and floral subtlety.

Rich honey, vanilla, floral flourishes, peach, melon, guava, ginger & oak spice with a hint of coastal salinity. (Whisky Advocate #2 spot in Top 20)

Serving & Pairings

• Serve: Neat or with a few drops of water to open up aromatics. Use a tulip or Glencairn glass for optimal nose capture.

• Pairings:
  Honeyed desserts or crme brle
  Tropical fruit dishes (mango, apricot)
  Almond or nut-based desserts
  Soft cheeses (e.g. creamy Gouda)
  Light seafood with citrus or shellfish

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Single Malt (Re/Define Eighteen) Type / Style Unpeated Islay Single Malt Age Statement 18 Years ABV / Proof 50% ABV Cask Regimen Ex-bourbon + wine casks (Sauternes, Port) Character Floral, honeyed, tropical fruit, oak spice, mineral Positioning Flagship premium expression of Bruichladdichs core line