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A late release and last chance to try from the Bruichladdich distillery a light single malt. The name Waves suggests the notes of crisp, fresh fruits and a touch of light spice with a touch of typical 'Laddie coastal tones. Perhaps the Islay for those who think they don't like Islay?
Waves, a young version of Bruichladdich, was an accident. It started life destined exclusively for the Italian market, it was never intended as a strand alone bottling, and was ultimately incorporated in to the trilogy of bottlings along side Rocks (unpeated) and Peat (clearly peated) as a half-way house between the two.
Waves is to be discontinued from Summer 2012. Tasting from Master Blender Jim McEwan on Bruichladdich Wave from the stillhouse of the Islay Distillery here.
Nose: Light, fresh. Perfumed, stemmy, floral. Dry grass, apples, slightly coastal.
Palate: Medium body, balanced. Dried seaweed, sweet barley, toffee, vanilla, honey freshly sliced oranges, fruit salad, a touch of smoke - a lot going on!
Finish: Long, fruity and spiced.
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Laphroaig w ere awarded Best Single Malt in the World in 2005 by Whisky Magazine, Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is bottled at natural distillery strength with all the depth of genuine taste and texture normally associated with sampling whisky at source.
Matured in seasoned oak barrels, charred before filling to impart a slight sweet vanilla nuttiness. Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is barrier-filtered only just, to remove the small char particles present. This means you will enjoy Laphroaig exactly as it was made. In extremes of temperature and when you add water it may appear a little cloudy - this is the natural condition of a malt of such a peaty pungence and uncompromising purity.
Adding a little water releases a rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea.
Laphroaig reccomend that you add twice as much water as whisky to fully appreciate the taste characteristics of Original Cask Strength Laphroiag. Whisky at cask strength may overpower the palate, but adding water will release the rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea.
There is more detail on this story here and it'll also tell you why this whisky has won so many awards!
COLOUR : Rich deep gold
NOSE: Very powerful, "medicine", smoke, seaweed and ozone characters overlaying a sweetness
BODY: Full and strong
PALATE: A massive peated burst of flavour with hints of sweetness at the end
FINISH: Long and savoury
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Distilled at The Glenlivet distilliary in Speyside, this award winning malt, Nàdurra (gaelic for Natural) is the most natural expression of The Glenlivet. It is batch produced at cask strength using traditional methods.
Most whiskies are chill-filtered to prevent the liquid becoming cloudy when adding water or ice. Omitting chill-filtration gives the mouth feel more body and a richer texture, and stays true to the style of whisky that was enjoyed in the 19th century. It turns cloudy at low temperatures because it contains more natural oils from the grain.
The first-fill ex-bourbon casks impart Nàdurra's distinctive vanilla notes.
Character: The pure and natural one
Colour: Pale gold with lemony shades
Nose: Fresh, intense and fragrant
Palate: Crisp, with hints of peaches and vanilla
Finish: Long and dry with a liquorice tang
International Spirits Challenge 2012: Silver, 2011: Silver
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2012: Gold, 2011: Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011: Double Gold
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