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Bruichladdich The Laddie Ten
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121 users have left 131 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 85.12 points.
joeynoreen scored this whisky 82 points
MH90 scored this whisky 86 points
FritzeKrautman scored this whisky 83 points
You can drink quite well without it having any special features. I like it better than the 12-year-old's second edition.-
Hay and grass, malt, toasted aromas, toasted wood
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Soft and sweet, malt, hay, chocolate.
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Medium-long finish with a bit of bitterness, spiciness, toasted wood, chocolate. Alcohol tingles a bit.
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stefsel111 scored this whisky 83 points
herby.usa scored this whisky 84 points
The evening's candidate was 'The Laddie Ten' by Bruichladdich. And this in two versions.
On the one hand the first version bottled in 2011 and the second version (2nd limited edition) bottled in 2016. So a tasting 'old against new'.
Conclusion: two quite different 'same' whiskys. The 2011 one is a bit more complex. The strong ham note makes the whisky really interesting. In the 2016, the sweetness predominates. Overall, it is more harmonious and pleasing. The 2011 is more full of character and more interesting.-
smoked ham, becomes more flowery over time, cherry, honey sweetness, sour
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Slightly spicy, creamy, light smoke and honey sweetness again
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short to medium length, with a slight spiciness and slight bitterness, dark chocolate
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Saftkenner scored this whisky 80 points
A few more years, but above all, I guess, fewer refill kegs would have done him good. In 2014 I was looking forward to getting a bottle for € 32. Most of it was lost in the hip flask on the way. It wasn't enough for more. Not a pleasure whisky, rather a very good schnapps.-
Very light nose with some vanilla and raspberry brandy / raspberry spirit, half-ripe cherries and plums, light apple notes.
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Slightly spicy, vanilla, lightly fermented light fruits, walnuts and a little orange juice.
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Medium-long finish, slightly unpleasant with fermented light fruit. Apple, quince, plus some cowshed.
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bvrsky scored this whisky 84 points
Dris scored this whisky 86 points
ctu scored this whisky 85 points
WhiskyFan2112 scored this whisky 84 points
Good version that was replaced with Classic Laddie IIRC.greg_0277 scored this whisky 88 points
Excellent value. Nice combination of minerality and fruity with a light peaty sensation.JNuyts scored this whisky 85 points
gaboruso scored this whisky 85 points
didi1893 scored this whisky 82 points
For the first time, I consciously perceive the (apparently) Bruichladdich cheese note. For me, this Bruichladdich rather outrageous and not balanced, a thoroughly drinkable malt, but nothing special and rather unspectacular. Honored, I give 82 points today ...
21/20/20/21 (82P)-
Light caramel radiates from the premium snifter, slightly musty extreme cheeses come to light. Abrasion of lemon peels falls into the melted cheese, minimally show dried berries and a hint of vanilla. Echoes of orange and apricot push through and through the dominant cheese flavor. Shortbreads end up slightly musty and rotten, but this can also be caused by the cheese.
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Tart oak tones and "spicy" Bergkäse merge with each other, subtle sharpness develops on the middle of the tongue and on the palate. Again, there are bitter citrus fruits and a pinch of white pepper, slowly the salivation is stimulated. Slightly flat, tart wood notes come to the fore, and gradually this musty cheese flavor is created again.
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Herb and subtly sharp, the aftertaste sticks to the palate. Lemon juice and zest of old oranges exude their tart aroma in combination with dry oak tones and a hint of spiciness.
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Totoro scored this whisky 83 points
A difficult one, for me at least. There's a sour / lactic / fishy side that I don't appreciate. That aside, I freely admit that the nose is amazingly deep and complex (sorry, Bowmore) for a ten-year-old. The idiosyncratic nose is the best part, though; the palate tends a bit too much toward the bitter and austere.
Postscript: There's definitely some smoke in here; the peatiness becomes progressively more discernible as the filling level of the bottle goes down. There's also a distinct farmy / cow dung note emanating from the empty glass, almost as if this had been a dram of Ledaig or Ballechin.-
An intense, dark-roast ground coffee lingers in the background, testament to some good-quality casks. I can also, with some goodwill, detect a maritime feel, with a slight saltiness and something akin to fish oil. But it's also very yeasty and lactic, with a sour / fishy edge that I find somewhat disturbing. Smoked salmon drenched in Limoncello? Now there's also a smell of waxed jackets and engine oil - a bit like Ben Nevis in that regard. An awkward one, to be sure, but very multifaceted for its age. Comes across pretty thick and oily on the nose.
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Not as thick on the palate as the nose had me assume. Starts sour-bitter, then there's a rush of spirit sweetness on the mid-palate. before it's back to bitter. Phew, not very mainstream, to say the least. There's certainly a faint peatiness. In its best moments, it reminds me of Springbank 10; in it's less favorable moments, it tends more toward Tobermory 10 or some equally lactic Juras.
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Bitter grapefuits, pencil shavings, and (weirdly) some ashy, second-hand smoke.
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Jackson05 scored this whisky 87 points
Much, much better than the Classic Laddie. I could see this as a daily drinker or staple. Good stuff. Right up there with Springbank 10 for me.-
Slightly restrained nose, lots of minerals, gravel, cheesecloth, lemon and perhaps some mint
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Silky, gravel, soft and oily, lemon drops, butterscotch
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Graham, salt, lemon, med-long rich finish
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schengel10 scored this whisky 77 points
The "Laddie TEN" a very neat Islay malt available until 2014;
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Seasoning, oak, citrus aromas (lemon, peach), malt, vanilla;
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first fruity, then strong spice, oak, pepper, oily body, vanilla, maritime, becoming dry;
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nice voluminous and long, in the aftermath seasoning;
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davidloosli scored this whisky 86 points
Outstanding for his age-
Vanilla, lemon, pastries, a little bit of milk acidity, sea breeze, melons
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touch of ginger, honey, malty sweetness, tarte au citron, orange candy, oak comes into play
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candied ginger, light wood, burned sugar, oranges, pinch of salt, pleasantly long finish, a whiff of cigarette smoke at the end
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mr_barleycorn scored this whisky 85 points
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Somehow ambivalent, at first very soft and then powerful. Nice maritime, fresh and fruity at the same time. There are overripe bright fruits reminiscent of peaches, oranges and pears. In addition, I find a subtle herbal note, cereals, significant oak wood influence and a hint of smoke. There is a lot to discover here for old age.
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Here you can see now that the malt is still quite young. Clear ginger and white pepper paired with a pleasant honey sweetness. The barrels have left a clear influence, because on the tongue, the malt is now a bit bitter. Orange scrub maybe. Again there are fermented fruits. Also black tea and the previously mentioned herbal notes.
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Medium length with pepper, lots of wood and slightly sour fruit notes.
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whiskyd scored this whisky 83 points
Albaron scored this whisky 87 points
It tastes more mature than the age would suggest. Impressive whisky, very tasty and matured. A good statement from Laddie-
Malty, some oranges, raisins, caramel, some salty, sometimes slightly sour from ripe fruit, dried apricots, some herbs from the oak and maybe a hint of smoke?
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strong onset, malty here too, ripe oranges, a little honey, caramel, a little salty, dried fruit, especially raisins and dried apricots
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the maltiness and the oranges remain, in addition still salty and at the very end also a few tannins.
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kimmosuo scored this whisky 84 points
mullos scored this whisky 88 points
from : http://www.whiskyfun.com/archiveseptember11-1.html#120911
A vatting of bourbon casks with a little sherry wood thrown in. No finishing/enhancing this time, it’s plain and pure Bruichladdich. This baby was obviously distilled in 2001 and will soon hit most shelves. Colour: gold. Nose: what strikes first is a fresh cleanliness that’s not without reminding us of the old 15 from the early 1990s. It’s also rather more maritime than other recent Bruichladdichs, with whiffs of sea breeze and then touches of lemon balm and pine sap and moss. Also a little vanilla and then more lemon zests. It’s maybe not the deepest nose ever but the freshness is impressive. Mouth: well, it’s more a ‘palate whisky’, because the attack is quite fantastic, very lightly salty but with a lot of vanilla fudge, barley sugar, icing sugar and orange drops. Lollipops? Excellent fruitiness, perfect body and a lot of pleasure. Finish: long, still vibrantly lemony, with a little more oak, pepper and ginger in the aftertaste. Comments: this whisky is a pleasure to see – and to taste. In my opinion this is Bruichladdich’s true milestone whisky. Together with Lagavulin 16, I’m afraid it’s my now become my favourite ‘entry-level’ Islayer but beware, this is dangerously drinkable because of the exciting freshness and citrusy notes. Highly recommended, and it’s not expensive at all. SGP:641 - 88 points.Spits scored this whisky 87 points
larswehmeier scored this whisky 84 points
Very tasty dram.-
Strong, complex dram. Sea breeze, beach grasses. Leather, honey. Great composition. Fresh & floral meets spicy & sweet. A tiny touch of smoke.
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Warming and flattering. Honey sweet and nutty at the same time. The smoke is only tender in the background and brings some salt.
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Long and warm. Bring out some oak.
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Lorion scored this whisky 81 points
In the nose a typical, simple Lsddie. In the mouth, unfortunately, a bit flat at the first sip. But that will be better. He is then really delicious and tasty. 81 points.-
Creamy vanilla pastry with lemon abrasion, a lot of light in the direction of cheesecake. Also the Laddie typical cheese is there, if very discreet. With time comes spicy oak to the fore, also discreetly. The nose is very sweet and soft.
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Sweet and spicy. Mild lemons and a little vanilla here too. The mouthfeel, however, is a bit thin in contrast to the nose. The dessert is malty and sweet with a slightly sour citrus twist. More sips become more intense and no longer seem thin. Pastries are stronger - Scottish shortbread, slightly salted.
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Medium long and sweet.
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mema82 scored this whisky 85 points
Betsie scored this whisky 86 points
dram_on scored this whisky 82 points
Baby barf bomb! It sounds really gross, but it actually works! Not that I had any baby barf before though ...Woodsmoke scored this whisky 85 points
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Blind tasting:
Gently and easily medically. Little compote. Yes, the nose already has something. The fruit comes out well. -
Beautiful discreet oak ... somehow complex ... great fruit and sweetness. Creamy. Long-lasting. Some smoke. Drinkable.
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Strong with oak and sweetness.
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The_Sam scored this whisky 86 points
Calmar scored this whisky 85 points
Not bad for a basic mole, everything is very dignified and pleasant, well balanced, good pitcher, if in a nutshell - fresh, citrus-peat.-
Open, fresh, marine, mineral, then peaty notes with light haze, treated wood, light rubber motifs, lemon, are generally very interesting and pleasant.
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Medium-dense, oily, oak, peppery, sour-sweet fruit and confectionery notes framed by citrus, peat and smoke.
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Light, fresh, lemon peel, peat water, light oak bitterness, young bark, light herbal sour - sorrel, rhubarb.
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spigray scored this whisky 89 points
spigray scored this whisky 89 points
normally bruichladdich is not so much my cup of tea, but I really like this one, cause it´s straightforward, fresh and clean. well made whisky!
89/100-
quite spirituous, sour, salty, sea breeze, slightly oaky, vanilla wafers, lemon.
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lemony and salty, very fresh, a hint of vanilla.
medium sweet, slightly oaky. it´s really the spirit that´s talking. -
long, lemony, salty
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Dre73 scored this whisky 86 points
Dre73 scored this whisky 86 points
Beautiful powerful whisky with a nice combination with sweet.-
Spicy, alcohol very prominent in the smell, honey, citrus, leather, smoked meat
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Sturdy, full, spicy, honey. Slightly peppery.
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Pretty long, peppery, sweet, honey.
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berarith73 scored this whisky 85 points
chlinatele scored this whisky 87 points
My first Bruichladdich. I like it very much. Complex, spicy, Direction to the sea and more ..... not my last Laddiezaphod155 did not rate this whisky
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first association is smoked ham, honey sweetness, becomes more floral, malty over time.
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Slightly spicy on arrival, creamy, light smoke and again honey sweetness, malt and vanilla, spicy, in the background maritime notes and an idea of smoke
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short to medium long, with slight ginger sharpness and slight bitterness, dark chocolate
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uap304 scored this whisky 85 points
I'm not sure how I got so much peat influence throughout the experience.-
Citrus, more than slight peat, slightly hot, maritime, wood.
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Full and smooth. Long, slow development. Grassy, herbal peat.
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Salty, fizzy, peaty chocolate, spicy hot, bourbon grain, oak, tobacco.
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GIORGOS scored this whisky 89 points
captain_k scored this whisky 85 points
Rating PLV refers to issue price 39.00 €pianoman scored this whisky 83 points
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Fresh. Lemons and salt. Some reeds and earth.
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Clear. Malt, some pepper. Then sweeter with honey and milk chocolate.
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Kalle208 scored this whisky 87 points
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Vanilla, buttery biscuits, light smoke -> smoked bacon (flies quickly), light fruit, slightly creamy sweetness, the alcohol is very well integrated.
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sweet smoke with vanilla flavor, slight pepper sharpness, minimal oak
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long finish with vanilla and smoke
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malthead-sven scored this whisky 82 points
solid malt that looks older than it actually is, pleasing and balanced-
very grainy, with vanilla, sweet, coconut oil, a certain island character, wet dinghy, polish, bathroom cleanser, a trace of pear, Kellogg's snacks, remains subliminally slightly maritime, you can remotely smoke some smoke
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Hay, straw, medium-strong onset, basically dry but sweeter, the second sip of raw cake dough
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here it is stronger, the Islay origin clearly shows, spicy but not bitter with a pleasant sharpness, faded in the middle
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Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 85 points
Nice, round maritime malt, I think I have to upgrade it a bit. I like it better than the last time.-
Fresh, maritime, malty, the Bruichladdichtypische cheese note is also there (sweat socks), bright fruits, lemon zest, bergamot, something quite fresh oak
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strong onset, a little peat, tingling, maritime, fresh and slightly malty, then a bit tart.
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a slight hint of smoke, a little cheese, fresh and maritime, light citrus notes and a little tart oak at the end
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Waykid scored this whisky 85 points
The gooseberries and acidity are the challenging side of this for me. The smoke is indetectible on the nose and only very faint on the palate. A very decent and original young malt.-
Red gooseberries, acidic and bitter, tarty red apple like Ida Red, salmiak and some liquorice, boletus-mushrooms, lemon, some fresh, rawish fruit like mango, kiwi. It is quite round and rather well integrated.
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Salmiak, faint whiffs of smoke, some gooseberry also here but rather on the sweet than acidic side, deep fried banana, para-nuts and cashews, grains of salt, some fresh dates and ripe mango and grapes. Citrus, orange with some lime, fruit-candy.
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Medium-long, bittersweet.
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Opeth83 scored this whisky 84 points
Dramned! scored this whisky 90 points
The Laddie Ten has not in vain become one of the classics of the whisky world. It was the first proud statement with an age statement and a significant milestone for the distillery on its way to becoming a cult distillery after its reopening. And he has set standards - not only for Bruichladdich.Dramned! scored this whisky 90 points
From the first sniff in the glass to the finish, it shows a complexity that impresses time and again and never gets boring. Although he is after the transformation of the core range now except in the distillery on the ground barely officially available, the Laddie Ten continues to enjoy enormous popularity and is on eBay and in various forums on whisky now far above the then selling price traded.
Complete review with photos: < https://dramned.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/bruichladdich-the-laddie-ten-46/ >-
A fresh sea breeze blows directly opposite, with salt and sea and seagulls and a nice smoldering campfire on the beach farther away. The alcohol is quite dominant at the beginning despite 46%, but becomes milder after some time in the glass. The freshness is further enhanced by juicy citrus notes and the scent of fresh hay, and now and then a ripe peach and a darker fruit cheat through, which I can not name - one or the other sherry cask is said to be his way found in these malt. Speckled leathery notes - so typical of the Laddie - are of course also here and lie down oily and heavy on the nasal mucosa.
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Powerful approach with a crispness and spiciness, followed immediately by a caramel sweetness and a light fruitiness. Then a salty lye lays over the whole tongue and the smoke becomes more present again.
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A gritty dryness with rough woody notes, mild smoke, a sweet spicy, again some peach and strong freshly milled mocha make a long-lasting and wonderful balanced finish
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ovanpuyvelde scored this whisky 86 points
Whiskykoch scored this whisky 86 points
domani scored this whisky 81 points
A strangely interesting single malt. Contrary to almost all common descriptions and opinions, a distinct smokiness is perceptible for me - 06.12.2014-
Wine gum, fruity, light grapes, herbal, spicy, smoke
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Slightly sweet, vanilla, grassy, spicy, again smoke
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mid Lang
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ErzWhisky scored this whisky 84 points
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sourish note; sweet malt with a little vanilla; "Stall Association"; green apple; maritime
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first sweetish then stronger; Herbs; Malt; Bitterness / barrel wort; gets drier; Tangerines are added with water
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medium; a little spiciness and bitterness; slightly malty; very slight smoky note
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GlenSikkes did not rate this whisky
Tasting Notes by Jim McEwan, head distiller;
Character: Dream fulfilled. Rich and assertive with that unique creaminess of the Laddie. The non chill-filtered spirit drifts serenely over the palate, warming the taste buds. It is going to linger with you as long as malts twice its age.
Colour: Golden Medium Amber Honey Tone
Nose: Precursor to the flavours you will find on the palate: first, a combination of honey and a zing of fresh lemon. Then fresh, estery air bubbles of banana, ,apricot, peach and ripe cantaloupe melon. The backdrop is a hint of the warm, ocean breeze blowing over the sand dunes and shore meadows alive with the waft of wild flowers - Hebridean harmonisation. Given time, and a splash of spring water, the sweet oak brings light vanilla with a hint of nutty chocolate, with the crispness of warm, crusty, freshly baked bread.
Palate: The mellow, oak sweetness is welcoming as are hints of bourbon and gingerbread, sherry and sultanas; and as they move on, there are the lighter, icing sugar-coated fruits. It’s fresh and frictionless, the texture of warm honey - then dry, crispy, malt barley; together with the oak they merge beautifully to cradle the lighter flavours, adding the strong pulse to our long awaited Laddie!
Finish: It’s exceptionally long for a 10 year old thanks to the natural oils from the malted barley still in the spirit. This is critical for the mouth feel and aftertaste, it begs the question – why do distillers remove the very essence of the spirit?
Mood: Expansive. Generous. Sharing a sunset over Lossit beach. It’s a breath of Islay, a rare and precious union of nature and centuries old skills. It has the same passion as that of ‘the men who saw a shining light and thought that they could turn it into a dream’ 10 years ago.Dalm did not rate this whisky
Aroma: slight smoke, floral, vanilla, apple, oak, salt, citrus
Taste: sweet, fruity, malt, light smoke, caramel, zircon, salt, oak
Finish: long, pepper, bittersweet (oak / malt)maltaholic scored this whisky 90 points
I'm terribly biased, open the beautiful bottle with a grin on my face, but am again amazed at the great touch that comes to meet me. No smoke, no sherry, pure oak! It tastes soft, round, vanilla comes through, hint of smoke - maybe the imagination, fruity aromas. A great malt!Rom scored this whisky 82 points
Caramel, a vegetal tip (apples?), Almond, paraffin suggestion, recalls Springbank 10. The mouth delivers good power, cereals and caramel, a hint of smoke. Correct length on the same aromas with extra fine tannins. Well done but lacks complexity and originality for my taste.NamorX68 scored this whisky 85 points
Nice malt, which pleases with the slightly dirty kind-
spicy and not very sweet at first, but with time sweet, citrus, light smoke, tobacco, vanilla, sea air, slightly musty .. interesting nose.
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sweeter in the mouth than in the nose, again light smoke, nice mouthfeel and neat onset. Seasoning, vanilla. The citrus fruits are also to taste.
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medium long, sweet, in the end a slight trace of bitterness. There is also a hint of smoke to taste.
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Egge scored this whisky 84 points
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Smoke. Sea salt and water, pear and apple. Malt and a little bacon.
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Oak, then spices. Hard to taste alcohol.
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Mittellamg and pleasantly sweet on the finish. The oak is added, is pleasantly absorbed. The sweetness stays there until the end.
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rottendon scored this whisky 84 points
Great nose, taste and finish can not quite catch up, but they are certainly not bad.-
Light impression of smoke, salt, sea, some cowshed, citrus notes, apples and peaches. Vanilla and malt. Warms a lot of caramel, honey-soaked bacon with apple slices in mint sauce.
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Honey, oak with a little spiciness, a bit cloying, cough syrup.
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Medium long, sweet finish in which the oak comes late and even slightly tart, later also stronger. Stay sweet until the end.
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hettrum scored this whisky 85 points
Sidecar75 scored this whisky 86 points
A very malty malt, with a summer feel to it. A few drops of water results in a delicious nose. The only knock is a slight lack of complexity.-
malty vanilla, a whiff of grass, cereal, apples, mild oranges. Very refreshing and almost summer-like. With water the smells get amplified, there's a more herbal, lightly medicinal note, but the vanilla and malt still dominate. Wonderfully intense.
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Lightly sweet arrival, turning malty and spicy. Sweet fruits come out with water, silky peaches. Still turning peppery after a few seconds.
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Peppery, malty, semi-long. Not too complex.
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pierrethesnack scored this whisky 86 points
All in all a very good whisky. Very well balanced, with a lovely nose, taste and finish. Surprisingly little sweetness for a bourbon cask.
Excellent value for money - such a shame that it was discontinued (Bruichladdich, what on earth are you doing??)
Needs time in the glass and water to open up and reach its full potential.-
Restrained sweetness, slightly savoury, a little lemon, brine.
After a while a little malty and lemony sweetness comes through, but it's still on the savoury side. Very fresh, wet grass, more fresh lemon, all mixed in with the coastal brininess -
Surprisingly briny, still some lemon and metallic (pleasantly so) notes.
A lot more sweetness coming through after 10 minutes in the glass, but it doesn't overpower the savoury notes. A lovely restrained vanilla sweetness mixed with salt.
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Long and fresh finish, which turns quite dry after a little while. Zesty, fresh, peppery.
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autowatch092 scored this whisky 90 points
My Tasting Notes:
Colour: Dark gold
Nose: Fruit cocktail served at the Bruichladdich pier. Too much in there to dissect.
Palate: Honey, mixed tropical fruit, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and a pinch of salt.
Finish: Long, fruity and spicy.
Overall: Both nose and palate of the new Laddie flagship are so packed with flavours that it’s difficult to point out single aromas. There is a ‘coastal’ element that clearly sets it apart from the old expressions. Brilliant!
http://www.dramming.com/2011/12/16/bruichladich-10-yo-the-laddie-ten/ThS scored this whisky 88 points
If the distillery specifies unpeated, it is that it is not peated nor smoked ... The smoked aspect comes from the strong toasting of some barrels and sherry casks, not peat ...Blo scored this whisky 89 points
Very good, very drinkable, interesting profile not very common. This is also very fairly priced. I find the nose interesting, and the palate pretty excellent. Almost deserves the 90 according to me!-
Ample and lemony. Toasted and lightly smoked. Still, this is very fresh, certainly not weak. 46% remains for me the best ABV. A little butter, and slight malty feeling, and in a way I don't know why but it reminds me a little of the Dalwhinnie 15, but fresher and cleaner. Also a little Talisker 10 for the peppery and coastal sides. Nice nose.
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Less fat than expected. Lemony and malty. Still very fresh, and in that way it is highly drinkable. The coastal influence is less noticable here than on the nose. Vanilla notes in the end. Very good palate.
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Quite long, always this very fresh feeling. Clean and the light peaty side comes back in the finish.
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cfosterk scored this whisky 89 points
still available at this distillery at 42.00dirkmemphis scored this whisky 85 points
molar3rd scored this whisky 84 points
Nose: signature mini "baby vomit" that can not be mistaken for any other. After a few min in the glass almost vanishes and gives way to violets, and the gentlest peat with hints of seaside (brine).
Palate: starts with some wee peat covering a few sherry notes. Malty, and sugary with creamy texture and vanilla highlights. spicy bits of ginger cookies. Wee metal note as well and used tea bags.
Finish: delicate wood , spice(ginger) , and citrus. This is a good whisky period. It’s young, but quite complex, it feels a bit older by a few years. very drinkable. The nose is good, and the palate is much better, with a fair finish. Is it amazing? No. Is it bad? Of course not, It’s very good. But not stunning as I’ve expected it to be. I don’t regret having a bottle of this, it’s very drinkable and will keep me company for some time i am quite sure. A young good whisky, i see no reason to rate it in the 90’s. Lower 80’s is a good place to be. If we’re talking younger Laddies I prefer the PC line with the amazing 6,7,8 year olds.
http://whiskyisrael.co.il/2011/10/27/tasting-the-new-laddie-10-year-old/
Koning scored this whisky 86 points
A very
rewarding whisky, with a unique flavours!
More balanced and mature than it's
entry level replaclement, the Scottish barley (pay more for a younger NAS
whisky, so sadly enough bye bye Bruichladdich for now).-
Immediately
reminds me of Hamka's (ham and cheese flavoured corn crisps). Also
speculoos, banana, caramel, and a clear touch of Islay (sea spray and a hint
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Full and
creamy. Fruity (green apples, banana), salty, vanilla, and a bit
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Warm
spices (peperkoek for the dutchies among us), white peppers, salmiac, red
meat, honey, a bit drying in the end.
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Ciro scored this whisky 86 points
Laugenbretzel scored this whisky 84 points
ThS scored this whisky 88 points
When I bought this bottle, it cost about 35 € ... It was a jewel at an affordable price. Today, it costs twice, and is not worth it. In pure tasting: 88. With the price of the time: 89. With that of today: 85.-
A nose very clean and very pure, superbly built, which sends you directly into a cellar. It smells of wood infused with whisky. Does it make sense? Certainly. In detail, it means that we have honeydew barley mixed with heather, toasted oak which has seen others and which is polite in contact with the fillings. There is sherry in there, that's for sure. We are in an undergrowth: lichen, moss, birch bark, air washed by the rain, a little earth too and a hint of minerality. This terrestrial register stretches towards a clear note of ozone while passing by the green licorice. You can find a slight note of yeast as well, which comes and goes and, in the most volatile nose, a wonderful note of orange essence.
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Creamy, very fat and thick, well oaky on sherry (mix of ristretto coffee, zan, roasted hazelnuts, heather honey). It is very roasted, with just the right amount of spices, perfectly built and balanced. Bourbon casks bring sweetness, without excess.
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Medium in length, roasted, spicy, slightly saline, balanced between a drying frame and a soft tessitura. Hazelnut, coffee, liquorice and smoky notes (it's the sherry that leads the dance, undoubtedly).
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The-Man-best-Friend scored this whisky 86 points
September 2013 for Euro 32.- bought in the Internet shop. Delicious!Jean-Brice scored this whisky 84 points
Without complexity but relatively fine and long in the mouth-
Patissier, fruity, slightly iodized
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in continuity of the nose
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long
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hettrum scored this whisky 85 points
BXpress scored this whisky 90 points
what to say. right up there with pre-2008 Ardbeg Ten. unbeatable in the OB entry level category. having said that, its not a beginner whisky. sadly discontinued, but some bottles should still be around and not too expensive at auctions either.-
distinct vanilla sauce, salt, candied almonds, herbs. very harmonic. a weird hint of ground Italian cheese (like Grana Padano).
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Orange drops drowned in powdered sugar. like those old fashioned abominations that come in a tin box and taste like 1954. good mouthfeel, the almonds again . seaweed and salt. definetly butterscotch.
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medium long. smooth, creamy, latte machiato, citrusy and green apple skin. in the aftertaste some fresh herbs.
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Joe Karacho scored this whisky 90 points
Joe Karacho scored this whisky 90 points
At first a bit getting used to (which was also my first Bruichladdich ever), with time, the quality opened up. A wonderfully powerful, consistent, exceptional Islay malt, at the regular price, simply fantastic ...-
Light smoke, marshmallows, caramel, popcorn, lemon and a little kelp
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Strong spicy onset, caramel sweetness meets salty lemon, brown candy and the known from the nose seaweed, behind moderate but constantly present smoke
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Long and strong, bittersweet, then the oak will appear in the end
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Goethe scored this whisky 89 points
This ten Islay years of almost non smokiness lemon grass are very tasty.
Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10-
Lemon grass, lemon, salt, sea, malt, green apples, vanilla, toffee, light smoke and cow dung (after one hour in the glass)!
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Salted almonds, almond toffee, caramel, spicy, a touch of chili, pieplant.
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Long. Bitter, sweet, cereals, a touch of smoke.
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irrerelevant scored this whisky 85 points
full aroma, but not so heavy, hay, caramel, green apple, maritime, low smoke, very sweet, very balanced and harmoniousBishlouk scored this whisky 89 points
Not bad at all, this case! A playful whisky, present, changing and quite complex for his age (he is a little older, I think). A very good surprise, and a great value for money. The nose is particularly WAW! (this note concerns the batch 13/053 of 15/03/2013)-
A sweet nose, fine, and subtle. A slight minerality (stone and dry ashes), herbaceous swirls (tree moss). Lemon syrup and pear quarters. Just on the nose, I'm amazed. I have the impression of breathing an old Caol Ila from the 80s!
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No mineral touches here, but yellow vanilla fruits, slightly sweet malty touches, lemon compote, and a light sea breeze.
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Very long. A salty layer settles in the mouth. A shower of drops of lemon, and some peppery spices.
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Kantenmechaniker scored this whisky 78 points
he has a certain undertone both in his nose and in his mouth, which he does not like at first, is due to the slight sulfur that I have tasted.-
very light smoke, strong malty, toffee, a lot of caramel, Werther's real, with time the smoke becomes clearer, behind it also some orange or rather mint, some heather, a touch of mustiness
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light sulfur at the beginning, some smoke, rather discreet, burnt caramel, but also some fruit in the background, very malty
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very light smoke, which then disappears, it remains the malt, with the time is again something cigarette ash out, this lasts for quite a long time
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nathanyael scored this whisky 85 points
JohannesB scored this whisky 87 points
For me, the Laddie Ten is very close to the Laddie Classic Edition 01. The additional years of maturing (Edition 01 is likely to be between 5 and 7 years old) bring only marginally more complexity into the malt. A solid malt, but I had expected a bigger difference to NAS bottlings. But this claim is fulfilled only from the sixteen. :)
87/100-
Significant smoke (10-15ppm?), Citrus fruits, vanilla and a light sea breeze. Floral notes. Yes, that seems familiar. First reminds me clearly of the Laddie Classic Edition 01.
After a few minutes, the sweetness gets stronger. Vanilla, caramel. The smoke makes room for sweetened oatmeal with a dollop of butter, but stays in the background.
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Strong start. Unmistakably an island whisky. Oily and balanced, the alcohol gives strength, but is well integrated on the whole. Black pepper and some cereal again. Floral notes and citrus from the Brennereicharakter Bruichladdich play with the smoky note.
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Behind the smoke comes first the citrus fruit. The light acid ebbs quickly and it is sweet. Classic aromas of ex-bourbon ripening: vanilla & caramel. Shortly before the smoke is completely gone, he decides to stay. At the end, the oak comes with delicate bitterness.
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theo22 scored this whisky 88 points
Good Whisky. Needs time and air.
But no matter what they write on the bottle, this is most definitely a PEATED Malt.
At least my bottle: 12/038 15:36 12 MAR 2012Whiskyinagogo scored this whisky 91 points
A very well made whisky, and it shows.-
Bittersweet honey, some burnt toast notes, sea air, and some warm porridge and milk.
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Honeyed porridge arrival, turning bitter with hints of char/smoke.
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Bitter char notes continue with some surprising hints of sweetness in the distance.
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KaiB scored this whisky 80 points
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No smoke, no peat, very mild, maybe a little sweet
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Alcohol content felt on the tongue, sweet, spicy, in tune
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warm and persistent
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Ragazzo scored this whisky 90 points
Thisk one really needs some time spent with it... or a lot of air. About a month after i´ve opened it, it becomes much more complex and at this moment in time very very good!ColorOutOfSpace scored this whisky 88 points
Magnus Hillman scored this whisky 87 points
This is pure power, not as floral as the Laddie sixteen but just as powerful.
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vanilla, textile, organic solvent - like RX-glue, fresh green apple, honey, sawdust and some wood spice.
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Really spicy on the palate with a great texture, oily mouthfeel. Powerful with vanilla, burnt sugar, brown sugar, brine and pepper, I am thinking soft chili or cayenne.
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Long and lingering with black pepper, vanilla, almonds and caramel. Still powerful.
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Whisky Hamster scored this whisky 83 points
Funny thing, the Laddie Ten...
After all the praises I decided to buy a small bottle in 2013. Lo and behold, it was quite alright, but I've had better 10 year olds. Maybe it just did not hit my particular taste, or the batch I got was sub-par (happened to me with a Springbank 10 also in 2013)? Another possibility, it is a little overpraised by the mainstream like imho the Lagavulin 16.
Be it as it may, now that the Laddie Ten is off the market for a while, I mostly regret the fact that the NAS substitute came with a unnecessary price raise.
P.S. I still can't get over the fact that the Laddie Ten is supposed to be 100% unpeated. Certainly doesn't taste like that to me. :-)
83 pointsAngelos scored this whisky 88 points
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Quite sweet with caramel, sultanas, some herbs and rhuburb cake, slightly brinyand hints of vanilla
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Sweet again with dark burnt caramel, sultanas, some grapefruit and oranges, bitterness of cranberries, sweet milk chocolate, bit oaky
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Medium with more chocolate (this time dark chocolate), and rhuburb and slightly lemon-style
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Defeatless scored this whisky 82 points
Nose:
Some oak, but it's light. Some sweets, caramel
Initial taste:
Sweets, orange, yet some sherry?
Body:
A little thick and oily
Finish:
Medium long, there is some peat in there. No way the water over there is so peated.
Price and presentation: Very well. This is a good whisky for it's price. Would recommend this one. The unpeated statement is a lie.P.A.O.K.you_are scored this whisky 86 points
Another one whisky for every day.-
sea breeze, salt, seaweed, lemon and light smoke.
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sweet, pepper, salt, fruity, melon, lemon, chocolate and vanilla.
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Medium finish with smoke and lemon.
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Roelv scored this whisky 85 points
bang for your buck whisky, although it say's unpeated on the bottle there is definitely peat in this whisky-
Lemon balm, Hay, Orange, Vanilla,Spices, whiff of smoke/peat
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Full body, Sweet Lemon, Vanilla, Herbs/spices, peat
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Again Lemon, spices
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KayMeertens scored this whisky 84 points
Blind tasting of a sample.-
Peach, peat, vanilla, orange, apple and a wooden floor.
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Peat, vanilla, lime, orange, peach, caramel and a vegetal touch.
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Peat, lime, vanilla, caramel, orange and almond.
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Hvdree scored this whisky 86 points
Dionysus scored this whisky 84 points
"less peated" would be better, unpeated no way.mathijs881 scored this whisky 79 points
mister glenfarclas did not rate this whisky
I was sceptical, since Bruichladdich is not my favorite distillery at all. But this one was different. Probably one of the best 10yo standards that I´ve tried so far. Impressive.
But seriously, unpeated?! Never!!-
I´m a little confused. The label on the bottle says "unpeated", but I definitely can find peat here. And not that little. Along with beautiful seaside aromas. Some salt therefor, floral with herbs. Kinda spicy. Very promising.
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Malty and sweet start. Nicely balanced alcohol and impressive spiciness for "only" ten years. But no bitterness. And still PEAT! Still not that little.
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Medium-long, kinda dry finish. Very warming with some peat staying behind.
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GibbonGorilla scored this whisky 85 points
Tommalt scored this whisky 84 points
nathanyael scored this whisky 85 points
Xstream scored this whisky 60 points
Smell has green apples, pineapple, something sour and funky, almost tending towards vomit, vanilla and creme brulee sweetness, peat and smoke.
Taste is salty and funky, light at first but then pepper, smoke & peat in the finish. The fresh fruity flavors seem to be gone and overpowered by the smoke, peat and pepper, which is a bit disappointing and lacks complexity. Not much development in the glass or by adding water, but it does get a better balance by adding some water and give it some time before drinking.
It lingers with a very mild sweetness that fades, but mostly peat, smoke, salt & pepper.
It`s certainly an interesting high contrast whisky. Strong flavors going on. But to me they just don`t seem to come together in great harmony. It might be different, but it doesn't get to me. It also tastes a little young.
I don't get why the bottle says unpeated. It had quite some peat.
Also my bottle tastes very different from the tasting it had before at a festival. Looking at the different reviews here it looks to me the delivery is quite inconsistent.LukeFive scored this whisky 86 points
Excellent high quality whisky. Good value for money.Franzman scored this whisky 87 points
The nose is a fresh green apple, with a clear barley, also a very little smoke. clearly he has his own character. A tasty, creamy sweet fresh taste, which is easy on arrival but full in the middle. tasty, fresh and fruity with salty tones everywhere in your mouth. nice aftertaste, reasonably long with sweet vanilla / honey. Beautiful in balance, character and stays nice until the end. A very good whisky, especially for 30 euros. yes 87 pointsWhiskyandFood scored this whisky 85 points
This is a beautiful whisky, for an amazing price. Highly recommended!-
Beautiful complex nose whit pineapple and banana's. Medicinal notes, and a little bit of peat.
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nice salty mouthful, banana, vanilla and some caramel. Also some spices like clove's.
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medium long finish, with some salt and a little bit of smoke
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Ian V scored this whisky 88 points
This bottle did not last very long! Exactly what I want from an entry level bottling, simply tasty and enjoyable and priced where I don`t feel guilty about pouring another. I read that they stopped using peat after 2001 and newer releases might lose that salty and medicinal edge. I sure hope not, this is a great example of peat being used to add complexity and not as a focal point.granella2003 scored this whisky 93 points
Evaluation olfactory capture delicate hints of vanilla, melon, sweet plum, green fruit on the palate, clean notes of malt, the final an unusual mix of peat, raw vegetables and delicate floral notes. The finish is long, fruity, slightly peppery.Furtia scored this whisky 81 points
rendelius scored this whisky 86 points
I don`t know what was filled in my Laddie Ten, because . contrary to what I read here - mine is definitely peaty and smoky in the nose and finish. I agree on the honey and citry notes, though, but over all, I consider this a nice, but rough and tough guy.markjedi1 scored this whisky 85 points
If this is the new
standard, then I very much look forward to the new releases, for this entry
level Laddie is one helluva whisky.-
The creamy nose
immediately goes down a path of lime, mandarin, pineapple and mostly banana.
Add some light brown sugar to that. Quite a bit of honey as well. This is
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mouth with immediately the salty character on top, followed by all the fruit of
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leans toward salt, with a bittersweet death.
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granella2003 scored this whisky 93 points
granella2003 scored this whisky 93 points
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Starting aromas of honey and fresh lemon followed by fresh flavors of banana, apricot, pear and ripe melon. In the background are sweet oak and a hint of vanilla to detect even with hints of dark chocolate and nuts.
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Soft and sweet flavor of oak with hints of bourbon, ginger, sherry and sultanas. A slight note of candied fruit in sight, all in a warm and crispy texture of honey, malted barley.
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An exceptionally long aftertaste of malted barley
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WhiskyNotes scored this whisky 86 points
Tasting notes here:
http://www.whiskynotes.be/2012/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-10yo-laddie-ten/BartGlim scored this whisky 90 points
Erik Elixir scored this whisky 85 points
N: vanilla, toffee, and fruity - kiwi, banana and orange
S: sherry influence, briny, vanilla sugar and light smoke
F: leather, lemon, wood and spicy - peppermagic_slim scored this whisky 85 points
Very good whisky making promises for the future of Bruichladdich.-
A mellow nose, rather sweet, fresh and fruity with whiffs of smoke. The fruits could be apples, lemonade and lychees. There are also some weaker flowery notes and vanilla. All in all very tasty.
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Smooth and definitely more peaty and salty at first mouthfeel than expected from the nose. Also more vanilla and plenty of caramel. A touch of bitterness and a little spirity as well. The fruityness is still there but weaker compared to the nose. Nice palate.
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Medium long and not overwhelming but pleasant. More spicy with pepper and ginger, a touch of bitterness included.
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drkrylov scored this whisky 85 points
drkrylov scored this whisky 85 points
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Fresh, clean, flowery. Primroses.
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Lightly creamy. Peaches. Summer fruits. Passion fruit. Zesty, almost effervescent.
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The flavours meld, with a touch of sharpness.
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mmaclean did not rate this whisky
"A long awaited whisky from Bruichladdich - a 10 year old comprising
solely of unpeated spirit produced since Murray McDavid took over the
distillery at the turn of the century. A landmark in their production
and the beginning of a new age for the distillery."
TWEgunnie76 scored this whisky 80 points
This is propably one of the best money for value you can get. A nice drink whisky.Junior scored this whisky 76 points
well balanced youngster
Place: Malt Whisky Corner Knesselare-
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sweet, warm, some pepper hints
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Doppelpass scored this whisky 88 points
Amazing daily dram, excellent value for money, one of my winners in 2011!alectron scored this whisky 84 points
Single dram note: Creamy, very balanced, nutty, cereal,Feusi scored this whisky 85 points
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Malty sweet and a lot of fresh fruits, citrus and vanilla.
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The malt comes in the mouth, sweet, fruity, let's say a bit "sparkling" or "crispy".
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A medium to long finish, refreshing sweet and fruity and far away a bit of a seabreeze. Warming and pleasent to drink.
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PierreDH scored this whisky 87 points
One of the best quality / price ratio of the market for my taste! Tasted at a wine show, in a cheap ersatz of Spiegelau expert tasting glass. Not great for the analysis of the nose.-
Fruity dominant. Juicy apples and pears.
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Very soft but powerful attack despite only 46%. light fruitiness. Hot.
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I thought I saw a little sherry but it's 100% bourbon. Otherwise mocha, vanilla, nutty, quite long and complex.
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hsmithjr scored this whisky 85 points
This malt is going places. Glad to see no poncy wine finishes on this one.-
Malted barley. Dusty floors. Lemon curd. Marshmallows. Vanilla. Sultanas.
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Again, there is the malt. Citrus (lemons and some grapefruit). Sourdough bread. A bit of salt towards the end.
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Granny Smith apples. Spices (coriander, cayenne pepper, tyme). After a few minutes, the salt is back.
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Collector57 scored this whisky 85 points
At last Laddie have produced their own whisky, nothing from past eras; no strange finishes; no gimmicks. And what do you know? It's rather good! OK it's not up to the XVII (which used pre-McEwan distillate, obviously) but it's very good.
I think I read that it has some sherry casks in the mix. Personally I couldn't confirm that from this tasting.-
Sweet Lemon - rather lemon meringue pie-ish. Vanillla from the bourbon casks. Very fruity and quite malty. An appetising nose
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Lots of malt straight up, followed with quite a bit of lemon again. Some apples in there too. The malt on the nose is subdued but stilll very much in evidence. Sweet. Juicy.
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A touch of bitterness but fortunately it's not caramel. Nicely balanced with the sweetness in fact. Spicy too - a trace of cassia and a little more of what? White pepper?
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