Bruichladdich 22 Year Old 1989 - Black Art 3.1
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.7%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £499
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Bruichladdich's secretive Black Art 3.1 expression, distilled in 1989 and aged 22 years, represents the third iteration of this enigmatic Islay release. The closely guarded recipe creates a profile balancing the distillery's characteristic briny, oily character with wood influence of undisclosed origin. Expect evolving complexity as the whisky opens, with maritime notes underpinned by subtle sweetness. For collectors and experienced drinkers intrigued by mystery and provenance.
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Bruichladdich 22 Year Old 1989 - Black Art 3.1 is a 22-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's secretive Black Art 3.1 expression, distilled in 1989 and aged 22 years, represents the third iteration of this enigmatic Islay release. The closely guarded recipe creates a profile balancing the distillery's characteristic briny, oily character with wood influence of undisclosed origin. Expect evolving complexity as the whisky opens, with maritime notes underpinned by subtle sweetness. For collectors and experienced drinkers intrigued by mystery and provenance.
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