Thompson Bros. 2004 Bruichladdich 21 Year Old 1st Fill Barrel Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch Whisky
2004, 21 Years Old
1st Fill Barrel / 182 bottles
54.9% ABV
Artwork by: Whiskyhobo

Nose: Classic Bruichladdich intrigue with razor sharp DNA. Plum, grapefruit peel, citrus pith, dried tropical fruits (mango and pineapple). Like sticking your nose in a freshly toasted (salted?) barrel. A touch of green – olive oil. There is a little bit of that lovely butyric acid present but you have to go looking for it.

Palate: Big old bag of fruits; melon, passionfruit and peach. A bit of brake dust, toasted seaweed, iodine and custard creams. 

Finish: Very long, caramel digestives and limes. 

A dram that is very easy to spend a lot of time with.