Tasting one peaty Bruichladdich

Heavily peated Bruichladdichs are becoming more and more usual these days. I hope its a trend that continues even with new owners.




















Lochindaal 4yo 2007-2011 67.2% OB cask#3332 btl.70/134

This is a Lochindaal, which I have no idea how peated are. Is it the same level as Port Charlotte or Octomore? And at only 4yo and 67.2%abv, I guess this must be some kind of extreme? But with a rather small number of bottles I suggest it comes from a smaller cask which usually speeds up the maturation. The color is light golden. It smells of peat smoke, tarry, burnt rubber, acidic, gasoline, sweet vanilla, not spirity or even immature, just superbly coastal and bourbon-influenced on the nose. The taste is sweet, raisins, figs, bananas, cream liqueur, honey, a real sweet after dinner dram on the palate. After that it turns extremely peaty, smoke, tarry, oak wood, peppery, raw onions, sulphur. A whisky that indeed is divided in three. If tasted blind I'd never expect this at its age or strength, superb quality in that matter.

Gotta love these whiskies that rebel against general perceptions: 8



Next tasting: Fettercairn Distillery