Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 8.1
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.1%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £299.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- Bruichladdich's Black Art 8.1 is a 1994 vintage, unpeated Islay single malt aged 26 years before bottling from a secret selection of casks known only to head distiller Adam Hannett. With 12,000 bottles released, this expression balances coastal minerality with subtle fruit and wood complexity.
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Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1994 - Black Art 8.1 is a 26-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 45.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, dried fruit, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's Black Art 8.1 is a 1994 vintage, unpeated Islay single malt aged 26 years before bottling from a secret selection of casks known only to head distiller Adam Hannett. With 12,000 bottles released, this expression balances coastal minerality with subtle fruit and wood complexity.
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