Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Oily
- Description
- Drawn directly from a refill sherry hogshead and hand-bottled at the distillery, this 1989 Bruichladdich represents Islay's unpeated character enriched by deep sherry influence. Released as part of the distillery's reawakening in the early 2000s, it's a contemplative expression from a pivotal moment in the distillery's history.
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Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 1989 Valinch - Continuation of The Re-opening of the Distillery is a 15-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, honey, vanilla, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Drawn directly from a refill sherry hogshead and hand-bottled at the distillery, this 1989 Bruichladdich represents Islay's unpeated character enriched by deep sherry influence. Released as part of the distillery's reawakening in the early 2000s, it's a contemplative expression from a pivotal moment in the distillery's history.
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