1989 Edition 03.1
- Self-Indulgence! Classic proportions with a texture that is gorgeous. So warm, sweet & mellow after 22 years maturation in the highest quality oak casks, from several nations, leaving nothing more to be desired. Absolutely bewitching!
Colour: Burnished walnut, Moroccan sunsets. Nose: The voyage of olfactory discovery starts with vanilla pods & chocolate raisins. Hints of warm, Christmas pudding & a splash of mulberry wine follow, all encased in a date syrup & walnut cradle. Add a dash of water & the direction changes; now we are joined by plump, ripe blueberries with a nuance of damson jam. Little hints of cinnamon & aniseed join the harmonious throng as they enter into the valley of oaks, where the mellow, sweet, vanilla notes have waited patiently to impart their majestic characters to the spirit; this they do in harmony with the lighter fruits, gleaned at birth from the malted barley. The pear, mango, papaya & honeydew melon is a seduction of the senses. Palate: The power of the oak encompasses the structure of the spirit, ensuring that all the characters can be experienced; their journey was long, & now you are there to hear their story & share in the harmony thats to be found in the glass. Its the Black Art of man-made spirit, natures natural resources, & the distillers never-ending quest to find the ultimate taste experience. At Bruichladdich we are constantly making spiritual journeys, seeking new & exciting experiences for those who have been with us since we first set sail a decade ago. Stay on board for our next voyage! Finish: The finish is heart-warming, lasting long into the night. The flavours are like friends who listen & never disagree; who give comfort & companionship when there is no one else around; or in company, they bring out the best in all who partake of the Black Art. Mood: Self indulgence.