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oak
apple juice
vanilla
salty
caramel
honey
green fruit
phenols
sweet
Spiral Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

Bruichladdich
The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley
Reviews and Tasting Notes

Appearance / Color
Light gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Barley sugar, fresh apple, a hint of mint. Then caramelised fruits and honey drift onto the scene.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet oak, barley, Atlantic saltiness, ripe green fruit, vanilla and sweet malt.

Finish
Fruit remains, vanilla, honey and some sweetness all hang around until drying oaky finale.
Price:
$52.99
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Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley is adored for its oak, apple juice, vanilla and salty flavor notes.

This Scotch is carefully distilled at Bruichladdich distillery, Islay.

Based on 156 votes, the average rating for Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley is 7.8/10.

Top reviews for Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley:

— love this scotch! gentle, honey/butter flavor with some subtle spice hints. not a fan of the opaque baby-blue bottle.

— Absolutely amazing. Glorious spirit. Absolutely unbelievable. Did not expect this level of complexity. I think I found my favorite distillery.

— Phenomenal whiskey. Great blend with phenomenal flavor and a smooth finish.
  • Category
    Scotch
  • Style
    Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Region
    Islay
  • Country
    United Kingdom, Scotland
  • Alcohol
    50%
  • Distillery
    Bruichladdich Distillery
  • Age
    NAS
  • Maturation
    ex-Bourbon casks

Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley

(0.75l, 50%)


7.8/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley
Gabriel
Gabriel,
Nose: Sweet, Salty, Oak, Vanillin, Floral, Light Fruit, Honey. Palate: Smoky, Briny, Spicy, Bittersweet.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
I do not enjoy the peat from Isley Scotch but the Classic Laddie found a way to hide the peat behind the salt and oak. If you tend to shy away from all things Isley, take it from me...this may change your mind. I found a new favorite.
 
Fernando
Fernando,
I was hooked on this Scotch instantly. The saltiness up front is beautiful and the oak throughout is well-balanced. I highly recommend especially for folks who shy away from smoke and peat.
 
JOSE
JOSE,
Salt start with strong oak finish. Not a bad dram at all
 
Michael
Michael,
I love the un-peated finish
 
Robert
Robert,
Love this and love the bottle and packaging too. This is NOT especially peaty - by design - but there's just enough to complement the other flavors. Very easy to drink. Put it this way ... since trying, I keep thinking, "I cannot wait to have more." 'Nuff said.
 
Orlando
Orlando,
Really good stuff, I feel you kinda have to like peaty whiskeys in order to enjoy this. Definitely worth the buy imo. Try it at a bar or restaurant first.
 
Bryan
Bryan,
love this scotch! gentle, honey/butter flavor with some subtle spice hints. not a fan of the opaque baby-blue bottle.
 
Nathan
Nathan,
Salted caramel & butterscotch.
 
Robert
Robert,
Always loved Bruichladdich, but never had this non-peated version. Smooth, oaky, a touch of sweet. Nice to sip. If there were a summer Scotch, this would be it.
 
Sotirios
Sotirios,
Absolutely amazing. Glorious spirit. Absolutely unbelievable. Did not expect this level of complexity. I think I found my favorite distillery.
 
Aaron
Aaron,
A perfectly fine dram to enjoy while doing other things, but definitely not one that I'd sit back and focus on. Just missed the mark a bit to me and I love Islays.
 
Jason
Jason,
Phenomenal whiskey. Great blend with phenomenal flavor and a smooth finish.
 
Eli
Eli,
7.8
 
Colton
Colton,
Sweet apple with light vanilla
 
Brian
Brian,
Not sure if my bottle is defective… Definitely smoky… Wasn’t even on the flavor spiral
Katherine
Katherine,
Brian, please send it to me. I love smoke. Kathy (cortenka@gmail.com)
Patrick
Patrick,
More depth of flavor than any others I’ve had at the price point. And a higher ABV (50%) doesn’t hurt either.
 
guest
guest,
Easy to drink, salty nose, smooth
 
Wesley
Wesley,
Peachy and salty. A great summer dram.
 
Amber
Amber,
Intense and strong with a sweet finish
 
Kayla
Kayla,
Definitely a woody finish with phenols (but not really smoky!). It really gets very harsh if you let it sit in your mouth before swallowing -- to the point that it overpowers your ability to taste any complexity. The scent is very appealing. Oily mouthfeel.
 
Jason
Jason,
Aroma of warm honey and salt. Sweet on the pallet with caramel and vanilla with a bit of heat on the finish. Truly great if you think about the price point.
 
Carlos
Carlos,
It is a nice scotch but unfortunately there is nothing noteworthy about it.
 
Michael
Michael,
A nice ay to taste Islay without peat, but I definitely miss the peat. A bit hot and the finish is quite short.
 
Evan
Evan,
Very nice.
 
Jacob
Jacob,
Big fan of this! Everything I love about Islay scotch without the Peat I dislike. Hope to find something else like it.
 
Joseph
Joseph,
Pleasant Scotch
 
Alex
Alex,
Fan-friggin-tastic
 
Bradley
Bradley,
My favorite unpeated scotch, light and goes down smooth.
 
Marcus
Marcus,
Perfect balance of smoke and fruit. Might be my new go-to.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Smooth, light peat, warming and pleasant
 
guest
guest,
Not much actually. Vanilla and fresh after taste.
 
Corey
Corey,
This is a fine whisky, but it was not for me. Even being no peat, I could still detect the salty air. This is great for many tastes, but I prefer a little less of the salty/smokey air.
 
Phillip
Phillip,
I did not like the hard finish and aftertaste.
 
guest
guest,
Sweet and smooth good whisky overall
 
Marcus
Marcus,
Stunning whisky.
 
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