Bruichladdich have released three dramatic new versions of their successful multi-vintage range of single malt whisky. Each cuvée is masterfully assembled by whisky legend Jim McEwan from several ages of Bruichladdich single malt, from different cask types and diverse whisky characteristics.
The concept was originally inspired by Champagne’s Remi Krug. The three new bottlings are Rocks, Waves and Peat; each designed to show the full repertoire of Bruichladdich style and peat flavour - the whole gamut of Islay whiskies.
MD Mark Reynier says: “They had evolved haphazardly. We have brought them together under one umbrella, new bottlings, each with it’s own distinct identity and flavour profile: Rocks is the classic aperitif cuvée - minimal peat, so deliciously fresh and fruity - with a surprisingly sophisticated flavour profile thanks to the French oak cask influences. Waves is mildly peaty at around 15ppm, beguilingly elegant with oodles of Bruichladdich finesse and fruit. A real anytime of day dram. Peat does what it says on the tin. It replaces the 3D range, has been toned down a bit with an average peatiness of around 35ppm. Plenty of peat but with out the medicine.”