North Star Spirits Bruichladdich 2002 (15 year old) 57.1%
Radoux French Oak (ex Bordeaux?)/ Dist: July 2002 Btl: Sept 2017/ Tasted: Oct 2017
Dark and malty aromas with an almost sherry-like richness. Hints of heavy treacle/ syrup, vanilla and subtle red wine notes. Very subtly peated with the sweet, but grippy oak in the background.
The palate is rich and dark. Slightly syrupy with dark fruit, malt and hints of red berries. Again the oak is quite grippy and slightly spicy with hints of salt and earth coming through. Long with a subtle peatiness, drying tannins, green oak and lingering sweet bbq sauce.
A drop of water makes the nose a little soapy and the palate becomes a little vague, but emphasises the grippy/ spicy oak.
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