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Bruichladdich 18 year old 1986 vintage, 57.5%
Price: $140 ● Issue: Fall 2006 ● Reviewer: John Hansell
Its color suggests sherry cask influence, and its aroma confirms. The initial impact on the palate is lush fruit, followed by a clean honeyed malt foundation. Toffee and nuts emerge, with that satisfying Bruichladdich freshness and brine kicking in on the finish, providing some balance for the somewhat waxy, sherried sweetness. (A Park Avenue Liquors exclusive.)