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Отзывы описывают сложный, насыщенный виски с характерной для Bruichladdich «сырной»/молочной нотой, фруктовостью (яблоко, персик, цитрус), ванилью, дубом и лёгкими дымными/землистыми оттенками. Мнения о финише и текстуре расходятся: одни хвалят долгий и тёплый финиш, другие считают его коротким и разочаровывающим.
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В ароматах большинство отзывов сходится на фруктовой составляющей — яблоки, персики, нектарины, цитрус (апельсиновая корка, грейпфрут, лимон), а также сухофрукты, изюм и абрикос. Часто упоминаются ваниль, мёд, карамель, ирис, сливочность и дуб. Отдельно выделяется характерная для Bruichladdich «сырная»/молочная/дрожжевая нота, которую описывают по-разному — от мягкой и приятной до навязчивой («сырные крекеры», «плесневелый винный погреб»). Также встречаются земляные, зерновые, ореховые, солёные/минеральные и лёгкие дымные или торфяные оттенки.
Во вкусе отмечают баланс фруктов с солью, табаком, кожей, специями, дубом и ванилью; некоторые находят выраженную сладость, другие — горечь и дубовую терпкость. Текстура оценивается противоречиво: часть отзывов называет её маслянистой и плотной, часть — тонкой и водянистой. Финиш тоже описывают по-разному: от долгого, тёплого и сложного (с карамелью, шоколадом, кожей, дымом) до короткого и невпечатляющего. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что виски кажется «моложе» своих 21 лет, а также критикуют цену и упаковку.
собрано 24/47 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-09-23T02:14:09Z · источник evidence
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Overall without considering price : 87~88 points Considering price : 89 points got it less than 200$, Islay whisky without peat? but decent
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| Нос | 87 | Fruit in the form of apples, pears, and nectarines. Some smell overripe. Earthy notes accompany this. |
| Вкус | 88 | Very balanced, with fruity aromas accompanied by salt, tobacco, and leather. Also sweet. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long with leather and smoke |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Golden color. Slight oiliness.
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| Нос | 90 | Smooth, round, creamy and elegant. A slight fattiness on the nose. Toffee. Buttery. Caramel. A hint of spice. A dash of pepper. Red apples in caramel. Peaches. Apricots. Honey. Sweet syrup. Fudge. Sweet cream. Dried fruit. Raisins. Sweet cocoa. Something like a very subtle hint of smoke or ash underneath. Coconut. |
| Вкус | 86 | Caramel. Toffee. There's a bit of ash. A little oiliness. Minerality. Salt. A touch of smoke. Vanilla. A hint of citrus underneath. A touch of tropical fruit. A little butteriness. |
| Финиш | 88 | Light Minerality. Vanilla. Caramel. Toffee. Buttery. Sweet cream. A dash of salt. A trace of spice. A pinch of white pepper. Quite a long finish. |
Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of the new packaging. Cheap recycled paper? Nothing that would excite me as a collector! Also, I very much prefer the older/previous bottle shape compared to the new one. And now to the whisky. The whisky itself has the characteristic Bruichladdich lactic/cheese/cheesecake/yogurt note for sure, but luckily it is not over the top. That is a plus, as I love this typical Bruichladdich note. The flavors I am perceiving are: vanilla, powdered white sugar, honey, oak, malt, butter, toffee, gentle spices, light (very light) Sherry influence in the form of apricots, dried fruit mix notes and the gentlest of strawberries touch. Medium complexity, no alcohol burn. The texture/viscosity is surprisingly on the lower side of the spectrum. The taste is a bit too sweet for my palate and the finish is quite short and unimpressive. All in all, a rock solid 89/100 whisky with quite some uniqueness to it. On a good day, I could go even 90/100. The asking price of 240-250 Euros is way too high for what is actually on offer here taste-wise. 175-200 Euros would be more appropriate in my opinion. Especially in combination with the cheap packaging, just saying...
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| Нос | 91 | Very, very good. A well-crafted nosing whisky. This is the highlight of this whisky for me. From here it goes downhill, unfortunately... :( |
| Вкус | 89 | I am not a fan of powdered white sugar note in malt whiskies, as it simply reminds me of grains and blends. Especially, if vanilla is so clearly present, as is the case here. Despite the 50% ABV and non chill filtration, the texture and density of flavors come across as thin. |
| Финиш | 87 | For 21y old whisky coming from Bruichladdich, it is quite disappointing. Too inoffensive and too short. But very easy drinking on the other hand. I am torn! |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Overall Impression: A complex and challenging whisky that made for an extremely fun tasting Personally, I tend to dislike spices on the palate, so I may have underrated the palate a bit—but there were definitely a lot of notes to be found It felt like a well-balanced whisky where no single note overwhelmed the others, which is probably why it was hard to pinpoint everything individually
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| Нос | 88 | N: [ apple (strong), peach (medium), orange peel (light), honey (medium), vanilla (medium), apricot (light), floral (medium), roasted barley (medium), woodiness (medium), cheesiness (medium), almond (light), walnut (light), saltiness (light), alcohol presence (medium) ] Gave the impression that the aromas were buried and complex Apple and peach, with a slightly overripe character Complex citrus notes including orange peel, though hard to pinpoint each one Honey, vanilla, and floral notes are blended together harmoniously The scent reminds me of commercial black barley tea—nutty and roasted, with a touch of grainy funk, perhaps blending with the woodiness to evoke roasted barley A cheesy nuttiness, like dairy with a bit of mold—might this be what they call “rancio” in cognac? Nutty aromas reminiscent of almond or walnut, with a slightly slippery texture to the aroma (a kind of floating sensation in the nose) N Summary: Incredibly complex, made me want to keep smelling and analyzing each note The initial sense that aromas were “buried” may have been due to how well-balanced everything was, with no single note sticking out There is some alcohol bite considering the age, but perhaps understandable given the 50% ABV |
| Вкус | 86 | P: [ honey (strong), apple (medium), plum (medium), caramel (medium), jujube (medium), raisin (medium), citrus (medium), cinnamon (medium), nutmeg (light), pepper (light), woodiness (medium), saltiness (medium), cashew nut (light) ] Felt like honey and woodiness formed the base A good balance between bourbon cask and sherry cask fruit notes Citrus was hard to define, similar to the nose Spices were relatively strong—might’ve been better if they were slightly toned down The saltiness stood out more than expected, perhaps due to coastal maturation A hint of nuttiness like cashew Subtle, odd smoky/peaty nuance P Summary: As someone who usually doesn’t like spices on the palate, I felt the spice and salt could’ve been a bit less intense for a better balance (purely subjective) Felt like a structure where honey and wood formed the base, and layers of various fruits were delicately stacked above |
| Финиш | 87 | F: Absolutely fantastic finish—long, warm, and complex Sweet notes like caramel and chocolate Wood, earthy notes, and hints of burnt wood |
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| Нос | 88 | Cream, Malty, Apple, Citrus, Toffee, Cheese, Peach, Raisin, Apricot, Woody, Floral, Vanilla |
| Вкус | 87 | Peach, Apple, Apricot, Cheese, Cream, Malty, Toffee, Raisin, Spice, Plum, Vanilla, Grapefruit |
| Финиш | 86 | Raisin, Tannin, Toffee, Cream, Vanilla, Chocolate, Peach, Plum, Malty |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
This is a really amazing whisky from Bruichladdich. Very majestic, dense, full aroma with lots of malt, vanilla, wood, fruity freshness and spices. The taste is also very intense, malty, chocolatey bitter, dried fruit.
Beautiful old, complex Bruichladdich. With many earthy and nutty tones.
Really leans into the more idiosyncratic aspects of the contemporary Bruichladdich DNA. Not exactly my cup of tea, but certainly worth trying a sample.
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| Нос | 85 | Typically Laddie, with this yeasty, milky, almost cheesy note in the foreground (nacho chips coated in powdered cheese). It really does feel like an unpeated peated Islay whisky, if that makes sense. Maritime, mineral, briny. Cucumber brine? Some old-ex-bourbon-cask notes in the background. Also a big, honey-like sweetness. |
| Вкус | 83 | Musty, musky, faintly peaty. Weirdly "old-seeming", with impressions of a slightly moldy wine cellar. I don't know why I expected more freshness and a cleaner profile, but this is catching me off guard. Quite some heat. Blind, I might've mistaken this for a Glen Scotia, and I don't mean that as a compliment. |
| Финиш | 87 | Really nice fruitiness as it goes down. Melon, I'd say! |
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нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
On the first nose, aromas of marshmallow, Oreo, vanilla coke, caramel brown sugar, and burnt toffee intertwine sweetly. After resting, notes of cranberry juice and fig emerge, accompanied by a unique waxiness, a hint of aged warehouse character, coastal sea breeze saltiness, and pebble-like minerality, eventually blossoming into vibrant citrus notes of lemon and orange juice. The palate is full and rich, delivering lively flavors of orange juice and pineapple, layered with lemon sorbet, vanilla sugar balls, citrus marmalade, and toffee apple. The texture is smooth and pleasing, with an underlying hint of coastal salinity. The finish is long and warm, with a perfect balance of sweetness and peppery spice, culminating in an exceptionally approachable character.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
On the nose, I detect a distinctive note that I've encountered in many older Bruichladdich bottlings. Some describe it as "cheese," but I associate it more with overripe fruit, especially kiwi, and with damp, musty hay and grain. On the palate, the fermented fruit note recedes somewhat, and for me, notes of grain, hay, and old wooden barn dominate, along with a tingling spiciness, but also a gentle sweetness of orchard fruit, sweet lemon, and hints of tropical fruit. Oak and vanilla are also clearly present. Finally, this grainy, almost nutty impression intensifies, and I find it incredibly appealing. It reminds me of hearty muesli with raisins, nuts, rolled oats, and dried barley. Few whiskies capture the magic of whisky production in a distillery in such a raw, unadulterated way. This dram transports me back to Scotland, allowing me to taste dried barley on my tongue, smell the malting floors and fermentation vats, and finally experience the incomparable aroma of an old warehouse. The whisky isn't perfect; whether it lives up to its 21 years is hard to say. And despite its not-so-cheap price and the somewhat unusual packaging, I'm impressed by the contents. I thoroughly enjoyed this bottle!
It's quite good, with a rustic, old-fashioned flavor, a touch of spiciness and warmth, and a unique character.
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| Нос | 89 | The old grain warehouse smelled dry and dusty. You could smell cheese and vanilla, and there was something sweet at the bottom, but overall it had a rather stale feel. |
| Вкус | 89 | It definitely has an old-fashioned flavor, and you can detect a hint of smoke or peat. Grains, a very rustic flavor, creamy. Dusty, with citrus and vanilla at the bottom, quite fun. |
| Финиш | 88 | Its spiciness is actually perfectly acceptable to me; in fact, it's quite noticeable. (Medium, similar to the taste I experienced.) |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 87 | Woody old cheese, lightly peated, sherry, vanilla sugar, and hazelnut notes in the background, which is the ex-bourbon character. |
| Вкус | 85 | Spicy, for a 21-year-old, it feels too young and not settled. In a blind tasting session, you would not think that it is a 21-year-old. Sherry effect. Plump and citrus in the background. Almost non-peated. The woody cheese notes do not carry over. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long, sweet spiciness. |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Nose Grain, clear and distinct. Vanilla and wood in balance. A gentle sweetness carries it all. Then almonds, dry and elegant. Smoke? Perhaps. Hesitantly, I'm not sure. The taste Pleasant alcohol, perfectly integrated. And suddenly there's smoke. Distinct. Accompanied by a barnyard note, earthy and honest. Grain remains the backbone, pepper accompanies it. With water it becomes more bitter, the smoke remains. Conclusion What a pleasant surprise. Mature, independent, with depth and character.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | 86 | dusty, dry, caramel, toffee, slightly smoky, cheese |
| Вкус | 85 | Oily, plum compote, bitter notes, honey, citrus fruits, slightly watery, vanilla |
| Финиш | 84 | bitter, short finish, oak spice, coffee, tobacco |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 91 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
A complex and easy-drinking product, the woody flavor is not so pleasant in the mouth, but the overall flavor expression is balanced.
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| Нос | 87 | Sweet, fresh fruit, apples, peaches, obvious citrus flavors, some fresh wood flavors, like freshly split wood in a wet forest, a little alcohol, and the overall aroma is closed. |
| Вкус | 89 | Sweet, some sour, fresh fruit, apple, vanilla, cream cake, with obvious smoke. The wood flavor comes out quickly, with some herbal bitterness. The bitter base mixed with cream in the back, plus some sourness, the flavor of dark chocolate is very obvious. No alcohol stimulation, full body, full of fat. After a long time of waking up, it becomes sweeter, rich honey, candied fruit, wood in the middle, herbal flavor becomes soft, very much like the taste of honeysuckle dew. There are some almonds and nuts at the end. |
| Финиш | 88 | The aftertaste is medium to long, with oily cream, some cheese, fragrant milk slices, mixed with ripe apples, and slowly some wood flavors, herbs, and a little bitterness. |
It's a strange whisky, I can't even formulate its profile briefly - oak, burnt branches, burnt jam, it turns out that there's a lot of bitterness, a lot of sweetness, little harmony, few derivatives, quite straightforward and simple. On the plus side - powerful, dense, more drinkable than not.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
This is a highly approachable whisky. The distinct fruit-forward profile paired with dried fruits and chocolate makes it quite enjoyable and easy to appreciate.
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| Нос | 88 | Orange, dried apricot, green apple, raisin, white chocolate, subtle biscuit notes, and a woody aroma. |
| Вкус | 87 | Apple, orange, apricot, woody undertones, a slightly oily mouthfeel. Overall, the flavor profile is rather average in terms of enjoyment. |
| Финиш | 88 | Lingering notes of apple, apricot, woody character, and a hint of chocolate. |
Aromas suggest a well-balanced mix of sherry and bourbon casks—sweet chocolate, peach, and apple fruitiness. Funky notes like cheese and bleach (Lox) add a quirky twist. On the palate, vibrant sweet apple leads the profile.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
"A whisky that showcases 21 years of aging" Compared to the Re/Define 18, it offers significantly more complexity and clarity in its flavors. However, the slightly overpowering woody bitterness was a letdown. Had it been more restrained, this could have been an exceptionally charming and flavorful whisky.
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| Нос | 87 | N) Green apple, woody, cheese, green grapes, raisins, chocolate, ripe apple, grapefruit "Bruichladdich has a character of its own." The signature cheesy funk of Bruichladdich comes through right away. Despite the low sherry influence, subtle nuances of raisins and dark chocolate accompany the cheese aroma. There’s a crisp woody note reminiscent of cider-soaked wood. Fruity green apple and ripe apple, along with the citrusy zest of grapefruit, create a well-balanced nose. |
| Вкус | 88 | P) Cheese, green apple, lemon, smoky, woody, plum, peach "Complex and citrusy" The palate presents an intricate mix of flavors. Initially, the funky cheese note from the nose carries over, but it soon transitions to the bright, fruity flavors of green apple and lemon. A hint of smokiness pairs with a woody bitterness, while stone fruits like plum and peach subtly emerge in the background. A highly enjoyable experience for those who love analyzing flavors. |
| Финиш | 88 | F) Ripe apple, plum, peach, smoky, cheese, wood Despite the low sherry content, notes of plum and peach linger on the finish. Concentrated sweetness from ripe apple combines with smoky and cheesy funk, leading to a long, persistent finish. As the finish develops, the woody bitterness becomes more prominent, which slightly detracts from the overall experience but still leaves a lasting impression. |
*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*
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| Нос | 89 | Nose: Peach, peach juice, yogurt, citrus, vanilla, salt A sweet peach aroma immediately stands out. Blended with a soft sweetness, it feels like smelling peach juice. Though not as artificial as juice, it carries a similar fruity and creamy vibe. A hint of yogurt adds a mild lactic touch, complemented by citrus notes, leaning towards lemon. Vanilla brings warmth and smoothness. A subtle saltiness lingers in the background, adding depth. |
| Вкус | 88 | Palate: Peach, apple, vanilla, cheese, dark chocolate, mint, citrus The peach juice-like flavor from the nose carries over to the palate. Sweet notes of apple and vanilla add depth. A subtle cheese-like funk is present—not overpowering but noticeable. Lemon brings a refreshing citrusy touch, while mint adds a cooling sensation. A hint of dark chocolate bitterness rounds out the experience. |
| Финиш | 88 | Finish: Yogurt, peach, green grape, vanilla, woody bitterness A fleeting yogurt note appears first. Sweet fruit flavors of peach and green grape follow, adding a refreshing touch. The finish transitions into a woody bitterness, providing depth. It lingers slightly longer than a medium-length finish, leaving a balanced aftertaste. |
This whisky makes you want to drink it in big, luscious gulps. It's beautiful and even unusually smoky, bringing to mind the best traditions of Zephyrus and the PC series. There's practically no wood, though its influence is clearly evident. There's no trace of home-brew or bread. There's no paperiness or wet cardboard. Magnificent! Excellent! Signature! No questions at all! This whisky can be aged for much longer! It will only get better and better! Difficulty of note breakdown: 7/10 22 23 22 22
Soggy cheese crackers—that single phrase sums it up completely. However, the texture is quite powdery, which might make it a bit polarizing.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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