Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye 7 Year
100 proof
7 years
Single Malt Scotch (Rye)
Bruichladdich
$60
55% rye, 45% malted barley
Nose
Distinctly herbal and anise-forward with piney salt edge; malty grain character; fresh and aromatic.
Palate
Soft and layered with black tea, herbaceous quality, and graininess; dark fudgy notes on the second sip; black pepper spice; transitions to bright lemon meringue pie character with sweetness.
Finish
Lemon meringue and bright citrus notes; peppery spice and herbal tea fade; clean and crisp.
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A genuinely creative and surprisingly approachable Scotch rye hybrid with soft herbal complexity, dark fudge depth, and a bright citrus finish that shows the potential of experimental grain bills.
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