Name: Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)
Brand: Bruichladdich
Price: 395.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is characterised by Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Tobacco notes. Bruichladdich's 1990 vintage matured 25 years in a refill sherry cask before its 2019 bottling at 55% ABV for La Maison du Whisky's Artist series. This Islay distillery's unpeated character develops layered complexity over three decades, tempered by restrained sherry influence.

Question 2

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (55%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) costs £395 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 55% ABV, Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) similar to Tomintoul 33 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) and Tomintoul 33 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tomintoul 33 Year Old costs £249.95 vs £395 for Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky).

Question 11

Is Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) similar to Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) and Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company costs £399.95 vs £395 for Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky).

Question 12

How does Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) compare to Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) and Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Bruichladdich 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 167) - Artist #9 (La Maison du Whisky) is complex and layered, while Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is known for Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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