Bruichladdich Celtic Nations

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 63 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Malty. Fruit and fibre cereals. A touch of burnt applewood. Strawberry yogurt. An intriguing floral note (wild rose?). Palate Sweet with a sour touch. Smooth, refreshing. With a wave of liquorice dying out on a spicy fringe. A hint of yeasty wash behind. Finish Medium, tangy, dusty. A nutty aftertaste. Comment Seems to have stored all the ingredients for a healthy breakfast. A morning dram? Quite inviting.

Dave Broom Nose Very sweet, almost liqueur like with a green fruit note underneath: unripe plum mixed with kumquat and a sweet syrup note. Very creamy. Palate Big impact. Tingling alcohol. Some herbal notes. Gentle and clean with a hint of smoke. Finish Long, full and clean. Comment As a blend of Scottish and Irish whiskies this is certainly atypical, but it works well.