Bruichladdich 1986-2005 Official La Maison du Whisky 50th Anniversary #2 46%

This was a distinctive commemorative bottle. Bruichladdich BRUICHLADDICH 1986-2005 OB for La Maison du Whisky 50th Anniversary #2 46% The aroma features sweet apricot jam, tea, oily butter cookies, raisin bread, and rich oak. On the palate, it offers a bold sweetness of apricot jam, deepening tannins and subtle bitterness from oak, oil, a hint of peat, and a rich finish. [Good/Very Good] This Bruichladdich 1986 was bottled in 2005 for the 50th anniversary of La Maison du Whisky in France, having aged for approximately 19 years. Uncommon for a commemorative bottle of this type, it has been diluted to 46%. The label features a photograph of Jim McEwan, and it is imagined that at the time in 2005, this was a heartfelt cask selection as a commemorative gift for valued customers. Crucially, the contents are characteristic of Bruichladdich—both good and bad in terms of a somewhat rough aroma—but the content is diverse and full of richness. There are elements such as concentrated fruity sweetness, oak tannins, oil, and peat, making it a rich and enjoyable bottle.