Bruichladdich 1966 / 36 Year Old / Legacy 1 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Mossy, Medicinal
- Description
- Bruichladdich's 1966 vintage, bottled in 2002 at 40.6% ABV as the first release in the Legacy series of six annual releases from 2002–2007. Drawn from incredibly old casks or marriages thereof, this 36-year-old represents some of the distillery's rarest stock. A significant collector's piece marking both the distillery's historical depth and the Queen's golden jubilee.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bruichladdich 1966 / 36 Year Old / Legacy 1 Islay Whisky is a from Bruichladdich (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, old wood, leathery, mossy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's 1966 vintage, bottled in 2002 at 40.6% ABV as the first release in the Legacy series of six annual releases from 2002–2007. Drawn from incredibly old casks or marriages thereof, this 36-year-old represents some of the distillery's rarest stock. A significant collector's piece marking both the distillery's historical depth and the Queen's golden jubilee.
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