BRUICHLADDICH – Micro-Provenance – Single Cask #0808 – 14 years – Optic Barley – 292 bottles – 58.8% – Ambassador Exclusive – Clos des Spiritueux
Discover the Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #0808, an ultra-limited 14-year-old edition, bottled at 58.8%, exclusively reserved for the distillery's ambassadors. This exceptional cuvée, created from Optic Barley, reflects Bruichladdich's commitment to terroir expression and traceability. Unpeated, this single malt stands out for its aromatic purity and precision. Its deep, luminous golden color suggests extended aging in wood. On the nose, this whisky enchants with intense notes of light honey, buttery biscuit, warm cereal, enhanced by fruity aromas of dried apricot, ripe pear, and yellow fruits. Nuances of vanilla, pastry cream, and a hint of candied citrus complete this gourmand and elegant olfactory profile. In the background, fine woodiness, touches of soft oak, subtle coconut, and delicate spices emerge.
On the palate, the power of 58.8% is masterfully displayed, offering a rich, full, and silky attack without ever tipping into burn. The mid-palate reveals a magnificent, dense, and indulgent texture, with flavors of biscuity malt, blond caramel, vanilla, and cooked fruits, in perfect harmony between indulgence, tension, and structure. Delicate touches of mild spices, white pepper, and ginger add relief and depth to the tasting. The Optic barley imparts a creamy, intensely cereal texture that prolongs the flavors on the palate without any heaviness. Adding a few drops of water allows the aromatic profile to open up to more fruits, dried flowers, and honeyed notes, while preserving the saline and precise signature of unpeated Islay single malts. The finish, remarkably long, is carried by malt, vanilla, and a noble, well-aged woodiness.
Limited to only 292 bottles, this Micro-Provenance #0808 is intended for collectors, enthusiasts, and lovers of exceptional whiskies, eager to discover the boldness and expertise of the Bruichladdich distillery. Its ambassador exclusivity and rarity make it a sought-after piece, perfectly embodying the art of parcel and experimental bottlings. This whisky is ideally enjoyed neat, in a suitable glass, after a few minutes of aeration and, if needed, with a few drops of water to reveal the full complexity of its aromas. At the table, it offers sublime pairings with lightly sweetened dark chocolate, dried fruit desserts, or a thin tart with caramelized pears, and can be matched with a refined cigar for an extended tasting experience. This characterful single malt, rich, original, and resolutely authentic, testifies to the ability of Clos des Spiritueux to offer exclusive, rare, and distinctive expressions, born from rigorous selection by vintage, barley, cask, and terroir.
