Bruichladdich Redder Still Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Bruichladdich Redder Still

Added on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:12 PM

Bottler:

Age:	22 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	1984	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	50.40 %	Region:	Islay
Price:	$270	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

The nose has sherry-like characteristics and veers towards orangey, with marshmallow aspects. The palate is smooth and silky, medium-bodied, very grape, with nondescript other dried fruits. The flavors peak in the long finish, with mixed spices emerging to the forefront, and I get very fleeting wisps of mintyness. All-in-all, this is somewhat of a mishmash of milder and drier berry/fruit flavors, and though it's definitely tasty, there's nothing here to shout about. Given the predecessor ("Blacker Still") I had hoped for a much bigger dose of "something." But it's good and very drinkable whisky, and I'd enjoy killing a bottle of this. B/B+

Chris

Nose is jammy, raisins and figs, cherry. Mmm. Big roasted sherry flavor, rich. Finishes dry, long, and woody. A sweetness on the end would have sent it into the A range. But very good.

Andy

Light and candylike. Almost too light, though. Disapointing in its faintness. B/B-

Sku

THe nose is very herbal, with some rye, pine/fir notes, even some thyme and oregano. The palate is sweet malt forward with lots of spice and less herbal than the nose suggests. It ends with light sherry notes which carry into the finish. Very drinkable.

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