Bruichladdich 21 year old Private Cask 1352 Bourbon Hogshead Islay Single Malt Whisky 58,1%

Some casks get filled and forgotten for a few years. This one was filled in 2003, held by a German collector for two decades, and finally bottled at full strength, a tribute to patience.

Expert description

Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Private Cask #1352 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a bourbon hogshead and bottled at 58.1%.

The cask was filled in 2003 and owned by German whisky enthusiast Hans-G. Lund, before being bottled at full cask strength after 21 years. The whisky shows the distillery's unpeated, fruity and maritime style, lifted by more than two decades of maturation in a single cask.

Around 250 bottles were drawn from this single hogshead, making it a rare opportunity to taste a privately owned Bruichladdich bottling of this age.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, citrus oil, fresh oak and a clean, grainy sweetness, gradually joined by ripe stone fruit, honey and a subtle sea breeze.

Palate

Intense and full yet silky, with vanilla pod, lemon curd, malt and white pepper, carried by a creamy texture and a fine maritime minerality.

Finish

Long, clean and elegant with lingering citrus, sweet malt and a dry, lightly spiced oak elegance.

Specifications

Name: 21 Year Old Private Cask #1352
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 58.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogshead
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2003
Number of bottles: 250
Edition: Private Cask #1352

Flavour profile

Fruity · Maritime · Smooth · Oaky

Investment potential

Medium — as a 21-year-old single cask release with only around 250 bottles, Private Cask #1352 is sought after among collectors of Bruichladdich's private bottlings.

Did you know?

The cask behind this whisky was privately owned for two decades by a German whisky enthusiast, a model that lets individuals own and follow their own Bruichladdich cask through the years.

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Questions and answers about Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Private Cask #1352

How does Bruichladdich 21 Year Old Private Cask #1352 taste?

The whisky is silky and full-bodied with vanilla, citrus, malt and ripe stone fruit, finishing long and elegant with a dry oak spice.

Is Private Cask #1352 worth it?

Yes. With 21 years in a single cask and only around 250 bottles, it's a rare opportunity to taste a privately owned Bruichladdich of this age.

What is a Private Cask at Bruichladdich?

It's a cask privately owned by an individual or collector through the distillery's cask ownership scheme, eventually bottled and sold as a standalone release.

What glass suits Private Cask #1352?

A tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn glass brings out the fruit and vanilla best. Browse our whisky glasses.

Is Private Cask #1352 a peated whisky?

No, it's entirely unpeated and shows Bruichladdich's unpeated, fruity and maritime core style.

Is Private Cask #1352 a good gift?

Yes, especially for collectors who appreciate single cask releases and the story of a privately owned Bruichladdich cask.

How many bottles were drawn from Private Cask #1352?

Around 250 bottles were drawn from this single bourbon hogshead, making it a relatively rare release.