Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich distillery strive to ensure the eloquent work of their predecessors are given the closest attention. The finite resource of their wonderfully well aged maturing casks are nurtured on their journey from cask to bottle by Bruichladdich head distiller, Adam Hannett. Matured in unrivalled quality oak, this unpeated spirit’s recipe is held in absolute secret – as is customary with every Black Art edition before it. What we do know about the 10th edition is a captivating marriage of faith and ingenuity.

Bruichladdaich Black Art scotch whisky releases are adored by both whisky drinkers and collectors world wide. They have become a symbol of a passionate pursuit of excellence from distillery to bottle.

Tasting notes from the team at Bruichladdich:

Nose – Warm and inviting, a bright fruity note welcomes you. The fragrant toasted oak brings chocolate praline, cedar, leather and subtle hints of clove and nutmeg, before moving to fruit notes of sweet apricot jam, ripe melon, dark cherries and blackcurrants. There is a light touch of citrus with lemon zest and gooseberries dipped in honey, with delicate floral notes of geranium and honeysuckle balanced with a hint of iodine and leather.

Palate- Orange barley sugars, ginger nut biscuits and lemon meringue pie are followed by sweet apricot jam and marzipan. The toasted oak brings smooth chocolate and vanilla notes, beautifully complemented with syrupy fruit, raisins, plum and melon. Over time, iodine and a hint of coconut come through, with delicate oak spices of warming ginger and cinnamon. A velvet texture, the depth and balance of this single malt glides across the palate.

Finish – Tablet and smooth fudge bring a softness to the finish, while ripe soft fruits, subtle tobacco and a hint of ginger linger.

Character – Depth, complexity, knowledge and balance. The confidence and intuition used to guide this spirit is handed from one generation of distillers to the next. The choices made through years of maturation with casks of unrivalled provenance uniquely shape each expression of Black Art, never to be repeated.

45.1% ABV. 700mL.