Bruichladdich 20 Year Old Second Edition 46%, OB, ‘Flirtation’, 2004

Bruichladdich 20 yo ‘Second Edition’ (46%, OB, ‘Flirtation’, 2004 Here’s the brand new Laddie that already made many buzz-kills talk. It’s been finished for five weeks in some Rivesaltes casks from Cazes, the grape variety being mourvèdre.

Colour: Strawberry jam.

Nose: Honey, vanilla and fresh fruit (melon) with whiffs of wine. Hints of red fruits developing after a while, together with some fine oak.

Mouth: Smooth, quite creamy and toffeeish. A little woody, with vanilla and ripe fruits, caramelized apple. Gets a little spicy (nutmeg) with just, yes, a few spicy wine notes that don’t overwhelm, but rather underline the malt.

Medium long finish, on toasted bread. A very good Bruichladdich.