Bruichladdich Loch Indaal 2007 Lochindaal 10 years old Blackadder Raw Cask Single Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 63,3%

Before Port Charlotte had its own name, it was called Loch Indaal. This bottling from Blackadder is a raw, unfiltered trip back to Bruichladdich's early peated style, drawn straight from a single cask.

Expert description

Bruichladdich Loch Indaal 2007 from Blackadder is a peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 10 years and bottled at 63.3%.

Loch Indaal is the name the peated Bruichladdich spirit carried before Port Charlotte became its own brand. The whisky was distilled in 2007 and bottled in August 2018 from a single hogshead, cask number 3413, by independent bottler Blackadder as part of their Raw Cask series.

Only 244 bottles were drawn from this single cask, with no cold filtration and no added colouring, giving a raw and undiluted taste of the peat straight from the wood.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raw peat smoke and sea salt, with a young, grainy sweetness and a touch of tar.

Palate

Powerful and direct with intense smoke, black pepper and an oily, full texture from the high cask strength.

Finish

Long and smoky with a dry, ashy edge and a lingering salty note.

Specifications

Name: Loch Indaal 2007
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 63.3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 244
Edition: Blackadder Raw Cask, hogshead cask no. 3413

Flavour profile

Smoky · Maritime · Spiced · Powerful

Did you know?

Loch Indaal was the original name for Bruichladdich's peated spirit, before Port Charlotte launched as its own standalone brand in 2001.

See our full range of Bruichladdich
See our full range of Blackadder

Listen to our podcast:

Questions and answers about Loch Indaal 2007 Blackadder Raw Cask

How does Loch Indaal 2007 from Blackadder taste?

The whisky is raw and powerful with intense peat smoke, sea salt and black pepper, carried by a high natural cask strength of 63.3%.

Is Loch Indaal 2007 worth it?

Yes. With only 244 bottles from a single cask and the name Loch Indaal, which Port Charlotte originally carried, it's a rare piece of Bruichladdich history for collectors.

What is Blackadder Raw Cask?

It's independent bottler Blackadder's signature series, where the whisky is bottled straight from the cask with no cold filtration or added colouring.

Why is the whisky called Loch Indaal and not Port Charlotte?

Loch Indaal was the name of Bruichladdich's peated spirit before Port Charlotte launched as a standalone brand in 2001.

What glass suits Loch Indaal 2007?

A tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn glass gathers the smoke and spice best. Browse our whisky glasses.

Should you add water to Loch Indaal 2007?

A few drops of water can tame the high strength and open up the raw peat notes, though the whisky also works well neat.

Is Loch Indaal 2007 a good gift?

Yes, especially for collectors of Blackadder's Raw Cask series or enthusiasts interested in Bruichladdich's early peated history.