Truth be told, we started this review a while ago. We had this alongside the previously reviewed Bruichladdich 1990/25 travel exclusive. Both drams are excellent and I’d happily guzzle either of them. The slight edge goes to the namesake bottling; it skews more on the darkly rich decadent side.
The Signatory bottling holds its own easily against any other bottle of whisky. It has a much more floral and stonefruit character than the dark plums of the Bruichladdich 1990/25. Both were in refill sherry butts, so it’s quite surprising the vast difference in taste.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Mouthwatering. Ripe stonefruits. Some acetone and nail polish. Golden raisins, jolly ranchers, somewhat floral, and caramel. Barley. Palate: Sweet caramel, vanilla, light wood, honey, toffee, and sugar. Ends with dark fruits and raisins, pie crust, dark toasted oak, and salty malt at the end. Summary Overall: 8/10. Since finally writing down our reviews on this, the liquid levels are rapidly disappearing. It’s a really good dram. Bought for: I think a little north of $200 but I don’t remember to be honest…
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