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Bruichladdich The Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Islay, Scotland. ABV: 46.00%. Tasted at Laneway Lounge, $16.
Colour: Very pale straw. Not that colour really matters, as I’ve quickly learnt.
Nose: A bit of oak, hint of smoke.
Palate: Sweet spice, a bit more oak. Not a strong flavour – quite subtle.
Finish: Spicy aftertaste without being fiery. Medium length.
Comments: Overall, it was ok; a decent drop. Quite pleasant to drink but nothing that really stands out and makes you go “Wow, this is so much better than the other Bruichladdies”. The fact that it’s organic? Really, who gives a toss – I choose my whisky because I enjoy the flavours, aromas etc., not because it’s been produced organically.
It’s by no means a bad drop (in fact it’s eminently drinkable!), but you can’t help but feel that it’s perhaps a bit of the marketing department suggesting it be produced to fill a (non-existent) niche in the market.