Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.6%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Leathery
- Description
- Bruichladdich's 1986 vintage spent three decades maturing, first in oloroso sherry butts before a strategic 2012 transfer to Pedro Ximenéz casks under former Master Distiller Jim McEwan's direction. The combination of two premium sherry cask types builds complex layers of dried fruit, spice, and subtle Islay peat, creating a balanced expression far removed from the distillery's typical heavily-peated profile. This rare release of just 4,200 bottles from seven casks is for serious collectors and those seeking aged Islay whisky with sherry influence.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1986 - The Magnificent Seven is a 30-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 44.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's 1986 vintage spent three decades maturing, first in oloroso sherry butts before a strategic 2012 transfer to Pedro Ximenéz casks under former Master Distiller Jim McEwan's direction. The combination of two premium sherry cask types builds complex layers of dried fruit, spice, and subtle Islay peat, creating a balanced expression far removed from the distillery's typical heavily-peated profile. This rare release of just 4,200 bottles from seven casks is for serious collectors and those seeking aged Islay whisky with sherry influence.
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