Bruichladdich 15 year old The Laddie Valinch No. 84 Bourbon Cask # 1083 50cl / 61%abv (353 bottles) Scott Lindsay

Category Single Malt Distillery Bruichladdich Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottling series Crew Valinch 84 - Scott Lindsay Vintage 29.04.2010 Bottled 13.04.2026 Stated Age 15 years Cask Type 2nd fill Bourbon Cask number 1083 Number of bottles 353 Strength 61.0 % Size 500 ml The Bruichladdich 15 Year Old No. 84 (specifically likely referring to a Valinch or Micro-Provenance single cask bottling at 61% ABV) is a high-strength, unpeated Islay single malt known for its intense and often experimental profile. While specific “No. 84” notes can vary slightly by exact cask type (such as Rivesaltes or wine finishes common in that ABV range), here are the typical tasting notes for a Bruichladdich 15-year-old at this cask strength: Tasting Notes Nose: Rich amber/gold. A vibrant medley of stone fruits opens, with apricot jam, peach, and red plum, balanced by creamy vanilla custard, barley sugar, and orange zest. A gentle maritime, salty breeze underlies the sweetness, with hints of marzipan, coconut, and warming spices like ginger and clove. Palate: Luxuriously velvety and viscous. Ripe orchard fruits (stewed pear and crisp apple) come to the fore, followed by toasted oak, creamy coconut, and caramelized sugar. The high ABV adds a rich complexity of oak spice and warming, slightly earthy notes, which can turn to toasted almond or cinnamon as it develops. Finish: Very long and lingering. Initial spice gives way to smooth vanilla fudge, rich butterscotch, and warm, toasted wood, ending with a subtle, dry maritime saltiness and a touch of dark chocolate.