Bruichladdich 20 Year Old Flirtation (2nd Edition)
- Distillery
- Bruichladdich
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £250
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Leafy
- Description
- Bruichladdich's 20-year-old Flirtation showcases the distillery's unpeated Islay character refined through two decades in ex-bourbon wood before a final five-week finishing in Mourvèdre red wine casks. The wine finish introduces layers of dark berry and subtle spice to Bruichladdich's characteristically clean, maritime base. The texture is rich and mouth-coating, with the wine cask influence evident in the extended finish. Perfect for those seeking a bridge between classic Islay refinement and wine-cask complexity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Bruichladdich 20 Year Old Flirtation (2nd Edition) is a 20-year-old single malt from Bruichladdich (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bruichladdich's 20-year-old Flirtation showcases the distillery's unpeated Islay character refined through two decades in ex-bourbon wood before a final five-week finishing in Mourvèdre red wine casks. The wine finish introduces layers of dark berry and subtle spice to Bruichladdich's characteristically clean, maritime base. The texture is rich and mouth-coating, with the wine cask influence evident in the extended finish. Perfect for those seeking a bridge between classic Islay refinement and wine-cask complexity.
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