Bruichladdich Black Art 1990 Edition 04.1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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The forth manifestation of Bruichladdich’s Black Art, so named due to the secrecy behind what casks Master Distiller Jim McEwan uses to create each batch. What is known is that a combination of American oak and French oak ex-wine casks are used.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 29/10/2013

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber.

Aroma:

Golden syrup, creamy barley and baked apple with toasty coconut macaroons, green grapes and honeydew melon. Water exposes freshly sawn oak.

Taste:

Big, dark and robust and yet slightly sweet. Hot spice balances honeyed sweetness with layers of complexity encompassing baked apple pie, sea salt, caramel, sweet liquorice and wisps of smoke.

Aftertaste:

Salty apple pie with a burnt crust and cinnamon spice.