Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Re/Define Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Since resurrecting our distillery in 2001, our aim has been to make the most thought-provoking spirits. Always pushing boundaries, we have championed our raw ingredients and explored the nuance and power of cask influence in the pursuit of extraordinary flavour. Expertly married with two decades of cask exploration, using a combination of ex-American whiskey and sherry casks, the result is a 21 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch whisky with remarkable depth and complexity.

Evoking a true sense of place, the single malt has spent its entire maturation life on Islay, resting in the depths of our warehouse for over two decades. Using 100% Scottish barley and bottled at 50% ABV, this GTR exclusive is possibly the highest provenance 21 Year Old single malt ever created.

Tasting Notes:

Character: The strength and presence of The Bruichladdich Twenty One is undeniable. But with a little time, the layered complexity opens to reveal Bruichladdich’s classic, delicate style gently wrapped in a blanket of aged oak. The sherry casks bring dried dark fruits, spices, and aged leather, while the American oak accentuates the citrus and floral style of Bruichladdich – with this light and shade adding balance and depth to the single malt Scotch whisky.

Taste: Spices initially dominate the palate, with a robust mix of nutmeg, black liquorice, sultanas, and dates enhanced with leather and charred aged oak. A second sip highlights the flavours from the oak with the sherry casks bringing dried fruit, chocolate and almond while the American oak provides vanilla, sweet toffee, brown sugar, and honey. A splash of water once again opens up the marine character, along with vibrant citrus fruits and floral notes of geranium and lavender.

"This is a very well-balanced dram that displays lovely notes both with and without water, and one that hasn’t suffered from a slight dilution to its ABV. It’s also a notch above the 18yo Laddie release, while just edging out the Port Charlotte 18 in our opinion." - Two Whisky Bros