Name: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Bruichladdich
SKU: 1007264
Price: 56.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.9 (69 reviews)

Scott, Jan 16, 2021

This batch from late 2020 is not as good as the bottle I bought at the beginning of 2020. Much harsher finish.

Christopher, Jan 13, 2021

Light but flavorful. An excellent example of non-peated Scotch.

Aaron, Jan 10, 2021

apple for sure. very pretty the achol adds color at the end. taste of a classic scotch well balanced very very nice. no wrong can be done

guest, Jan 9, 2021

Love it!

Zachary, Jan 8, 2021

Very mild flavors. Buttery and subtly floral. Somewhat smokey nose but specifically not peated.

Tyler, Dec 30, 2020

Even though this isn't a peated whisky, there is absolutely a briny, shoe leather entrance to this pour, as well as toffee. Mossy, grassy, vegetal notes follow. The proof is potent, and reminds you what you had for a long finish.

guest, Dec 29, 2020

Harsh

Tom, Dec 29, 2020

A salty/spice initial kick then finish is smooth sorta sweet.

guest, Dec 28, 2020

There bottles emptied - and still in love!

guest, Dec 27, 2020

Very nice

Toru, Dec 25, 2020

Amazing taste

Toru, Dec 25, 2020

Amazing taste.

Marc, Dec 21, 2020

Its bright and fresh, has a sweetness but not overly sweet. Good malty character, vanilla, caramel, fruity. A very well done whisky, good ABV and non-chill filtered presentation.

Kevin, Dec 19, 2020

Very easy drinking. Not as peaty as other Islay scotches. Little smoke, lots of pleasant flavor without being too sweet.

guest, Dec 16, 2020

My favorite whiskey, by far, to date. This bottle is caramel-y, fruity, citrusy, and every other flavor you would want in a whiskey or even a coffee. Smooth all the way through, and light on the finish.

Daniel, Dec 15, 2020

One of the first Scottish Islay Whiskys I have tried. Good tasting.

Clyde, Dec 8, 2020

This has been one of my go to Islay Single Malt Scotch's for a number of years. It's a well-rounded scotch, not heavily peated, but lots of barley, which is kind of unnusual for an Islay scotch. A visit to the distillery last year reinforced my preference for this scotch.

Doug, Nov 29, 2020

Crisp and refreshing. Great with a cigar.

BRIAN, Nov 27, 2020

Like it

John, Nov 25, 2020

Love the saltiness of this unseated Islay.

Jose, Nov 21, 2020

Saltie, non-peated, friendly Scotch; I’d think it’s great for beginners, if somewhat diluted

Frank, Nov 19, 2020

I've been wanting to try this scotch for a long, long time, and the wait was worth it.

Phil, Nov 18, 2020

The Classic Laddie, this is a complex one..... I can’t quite isolate this dram on the nose. My best attempt was that this had some vanilla and honey but with more to offer I cannot place. Brown sugar, and a complex balance of flavors such as floral and citrus on the tongue. The warmth and then slight peat (even thou this is a unleaded Islay Single Malt) and herbal. This bottle is highly enjoyable with a price point that doesn’t break your bank. The bottle is expertly balance from the nose to the tongue and finally the finish.

Brandt, Nov 17, 2020

Love the rich briney flavor, with no smoke.

Sotirios, Nov 15, 2020

Absolutely amazing. Glorious spirit. Absolutely unbelievable. Did not expect this level of complexity. I think I found my favorite distillery. Update: got through the neck pour, my rating stands. One of my top five whisk(e)y’s

Robert, Nov 13, 2020

One of the best balanced but explosively flavorful

Christopher, Nov 1, 2020

Sweet honey and oaky turns salty and mildly sherry flavored with a pleasant smokiness in the background. If you have it after something sweeter, you can even taste the wine touches from the red wine casks used in it. Finish turns to more fruit and smoke and lasts and lasts . Great complexity for the price

guest, Oct 30, 2020

Salty caramel and apple on the nose. Initial taste is apple juice, before a pleasant spice emerges. Finish is a lasting spice and oak. Added water and it brought back the salty brine and apple flavors.

Patrick, Oct 23, 2020

Distinctive, refreshing and fun!

Forrest, Oct 20, 2020

Really interesting. One of the more salty drams I’ve had, but finishes spicy

James, Oct 17, 2020

Absolutely delicious. Salt and straw/grass notes coming through with plenty of perfectly malted barley.

Tanner, Oct 10, 2020

My go to scotch

John, Sep 30, 2020

my favorite sipping scotch. Just ordered 3 more bottles to put away in my stash.

Chris, Sep 23, 2020

A very nice balance between drinkable and notable. One of my favorites of the year.

Gabriel, Sep 21, 2020

Nose: Sweet, Salty, Oak, Vanillin, Floral, Light Fruit, Honey. Palate: Smoky, Briny, Spicy, Bittersweet.

Christopher, Sep 20, 2020

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, Sep 19, 2020

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, Sep 10, 2020

Salt start with strong oak finish. Not a bad dram at all

Michael, Sep 10, 2020

I love the un-peated finish

Robert, Sep 8, 2020

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, Sep 1, 2020

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, Aug 26, 2020

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

Nathan, Aug 24, 2020

Salted caramel & butterscotch.

Robert, Aug 18, 2020

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.

Aaron, Jul 20, 2020

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, Jul 18, 2020

Phenomenal whiskey. Great blend with phenomenal flavor and a smooth finish.

Eli, Jul 1, 2020

7.8

Colton, May 26, 2020

Sweet apple with light vanilla

Brian, May 22, 2020

Not sure if my bottle is defective… Definitely smoky… Wasn’t even on the flavor spiral

Katherine, Jul 7, 2020

Brian, please send it to me. I love smoke. Kathy (cortenka@gmail.com)

Patrick, Apr 27, 2020

More depth of flavor than any others I’ve had at the price point. And a higher ABV (50%) doesn’t hurt either.

guest, Apr 19, 2020

Easy to drink, salty nose, smooth

WESLEY, Apr 9, 2020

Peachy and salty. A great summer dram.

Amber, Mar 30, 2020

Intense and strong with a sweet finish

Kayla, Mar 14, 2020

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, Mar 1, 2020

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, Feb 16, 2020

It is a nice scotch but unfortunately there is nothing noteworthy about it.

Michael, Feb 3, 2020

A nice ay to taste Islay without peat, but I definitely miss the peat. A bit hot and the finish is quite short.

Evan, Nov 18, 2019

Very nice.

Jacob, Aug 24, 2019

Big fan of this! Everything I love about Islay scotch without the Peat I dislike. Hope to find something else like it.

Joseph, Jul 21, 2019

Pleasant Scotch

Alex, Apr 4, 2019

Fan-friggin-tastic

Bradley, Apr 1, 2019

My favorite unpeated scotch, light and goes down smooth.

Marcus, Aug 17, 2018

Perfect balance of smoke and fruit. Might be my new go-to.

Ryan, Aug 4, 2018

Smooth, light peat, warming and pleasant

guest, Apr 12, 2018

Not much actually. Vanilla and fresh after taste.

Corey, Jan 30, 2016

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.