Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40.9%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £799
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Jim McEwan selected this 1973 Bruichladdich for Bruichladdich's Legacy Series, one of just 1,600 numbered bottles aged 33 years in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks. This Islay single malt represents the distillery's archive of exceptional old stocks.
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Bruichladdich 33 Year Old 1973 - Legacy Series 5 is a 33-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Jim McEwan selected this 1973 Bruichladdich for Bruichladdich's Legacy Series, one of just 1,600 numbered bottles aged 33 years in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks. This Islay single malt represents the distillery's archive of exceptional old stocks.
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