2023. Really well balanced. Hoped for a bit more punch in the flavor but it’s surprisingly light.
85–89 range
Strong iodine/briny scent with a hint of sweetness. Upon tasting, I get the brine with an overwhelming sweetness - but as the sweetness subsides, the saltiness…
Unicorn review score, 99 out of 100
Unicorn
99/100
A rich, sherry-led Bladnoch with red and dark fruits, baking spices and leather, delivering a thick, sweet palate with a peppery finish.
baking spices
black pepper
caramel
dark fruit
+8 more
By @Nozinan
Outstanding review score, 92 out of 100Outstanding92/100
A fantastic whisky with a rich, sweet caramel arrival, vanilla, fruit and cocoa, praised as a tribute to the heights Canadian whisky can reach.
black pepper
caramel
cocoa
corn
+6 more
By @Nozinan
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100Outstanding90/100
A sweet, fruity whisky with dark fruits, pomegranate and baking spices; water makes it more accessible and brings the brighter fruits forward.
baking spices
black pepper
bourbon
dark fruit
+10 more
By @Nozinan
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
Outstanding
90/100
Fresh, dry peat leads to chocolate and citrus, while a peppery development and finish balance the rich, appealing palate.
black pepper
chocolate
citrus
dust
+2 more
By @Nozinan
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Very good
85/100
Sweet and syrupy with very ripe and dark dried fruit, this Bruichladdich carries the distillery’s signature well but finishes slightly astringent and somewhat…
black pepper
dried fruit
fruit
prune
+3 more
By @Nozinan
Very good review score, 88 out of 100
Very good
88/100
A solid, distinctive Bruichladdich with green apple, baking spices, a rich spicy palate and a peppery finish.
baking spices
black pepper
caramel
fruit
+6 more
By @Nozinan
Outstanding
90–94 range
2023 release
· 12 years
· 56.4% ABV
citrus
fresh berry
light smoke
Very good review score, 87 out of 100Very good87/100
A solid whisky with a rich, sweet, syrupy nose, fruity and peppery palate, and a fairly long finish, though the palate falls short of the nose’s promise.
bitter
black pepper
cinnamon
fruit
+8 more
By @Nozinan
Outstanding
90/100
A very balanced, flavourful whisky with green apples, vanilla, caramel and baking spices, leading to a peppery finish and sweet exit.
Westland Distillery · Single MaltOutstanding rating, 90–94 range
