Bruichladdich 22 Year Old Chorlton 56.7% 70cl Oloroso Sherry Butt

Bruichladdich 22 Year Old Chorlton 56.7% 70cl Oloroso Sherry ButtBruichladdich 22 Year Old Chorlton 56. 7% 70cl Islay distillery Bruichladdich is a much celebrated maker. And this 22 year old first fill bourbon barrel release, from celebrated independent bottler Chorlton Whisky, underscores exactly why. While the distillery releases unpeated whisky under its Bruichladdich brand, this single cask bottling very much has a waft of smoke running through it. Deliciously coastal with warming grain notes too, this is a

Tea: Green Tea - gyokuro

touches of sweet chilly adding to a moment or two of palate warming coastal notes

some spiced almonds and honey

pine needles

a nice tannic flavour that balances out the rich fruity herbal notes across the lingering finish

From the Lowlands comes this stalwart of the whisky industry

the spirit has spent 18 years maturing in a single sherry-seasoned European oak butt

Nose: Smooth and rich with vanilla

with a nice toasted nutty flavour and dried spices

the palate brings raisins

raspberry doughnut and sticky buns

hint of sour and spice