Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour

Distillery
Bruichladdich
Region
Islay
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
49.9%
Age
23 years
Price
£299
Tasting notes
Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal
Description
Bruichladdich's 1989 vintage aged 23 years and finished in Pomerol wine casks, creating a rare marriage of Islay peat and Bordeaux elegance. The cask influence is prominent—expect dark plum, cedar, and soft leather alongside the distillery's signature maritime character. The texture is rich and oily with a long, sophisticated finish. A collector's bottle suited to those appreciating aged Islay and the interplay between regional terroir and wine cask maturation.

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ABV

49.9%

Age

23 yr

Style

Single

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Bruichladdich 23 Year Old 1989 Valinch - 2013 Lions Tour is a 23-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, sherried, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Bruichladdich's 1989 vintage aged 23 years and finished in Pomerol wine casks, creating a rare marriage of Islay peat and Bordeaux elegance. The cask influence is prominent—expect dark plum, cedar, and soft leather alongside the distillery's signature maritime character. The texture is rich and oily with a long, sophisticated finish. A collector's bottle suited to those appreciating aged Islay and the interplay between regional terroir and wine cask maturation.

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