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Tasting Reviews - The 10

10 yo at 46 abv - light medium weight in body, somewhat viscous in texture.
Nose of mainly sea spray and earth, but with good development towards ginger,
garden mints, ale and then fresh fruits, tobacco and some very faint smoke. The
palate is fresh with a light saltiness and flowery sweetness; develops towards
the freshness of the sea, more ale, dried fruits, vanilla, ginger and some
chocolate. The finish sees a return of some fresh garden mint amongst the sea
spray freshness, with orange peel, honey dew melon, vanilla and some more
chocolate. Very fresh and tasty, with a development towards more fruitiness,
given some time in the glass.

Pär Caldenby
(cask owner)
 

The pale yellow-straw hue is typical of Bruichladdich - absolutely pure.  The initial nosing passes reveal a soft malty sweetness that's accented by a dollop of sea salt.  With time in the glass more floral, light peat, seaweed, and wine scents emerge to enhance the salty/malty core fragrance.  A nimble, light-footed Islay bouquet whose freshness and vivacity serve it well.  The palate entry is lightly peaty, grain mash sweet and just a touch salty - the midpalate impression is meatier as tangy tastes of sea breeze, unsweetened coconut and oak resin unite; the aftertaste shows a flash of spirity heat; good start.

Paul Pacult - The Spirit Journal rating *** "Recommended"

Nose:  Fresh, clean, flowery.  Primroses.

Palate: Lightly creamy.  Peaches.  Summer fruits.  Passion fruit.  Zesty, almost effervescent.

Finish:  The flavours meld, with a touch of sharpness.

Comment:  Not only the liveliness of youth but also the least wood influence. The use of second fill casks leaves the fruity flavours of Bruichladdich to express themselves more freely.

8¼/10

(Michael Jackson – Whisky Magazine Dec 2001)

Nose:  Very light and fresh.  Floral, with crunchy green apple, verjus, lemon, fresh malt.

Palate:  Clean, zesty and direct.  Apples, lanolin, cream.  A perky little number.  A port finish version would be pinky and perky…

Finish:  Feisty and breezy.

Comment:  Best as a wake-up call at 10 am.

7¾/10

(Dave Broom – Whisky Magazine Dec 2001)

Colour: Brassy gold

Nose:  Wild flowers, citrus Chardonnay – hints of haylofts with a gentle ozone saltiness

Taste:  Light with fudge sweetness mingling with lightly toasted cereals – this a tongue teaser without a doubt.

Finish:  Light and refreshing – an excellent pre-Christmas Dinner dram to awaken the taste buds

The untypical Islay with a gentleness of spirit leaning towards fruit.

(Malcolm Greenwood – Scottish Field Dec 2001)