Bruichladdich 18 Review - Does a Bigger Age Statement Mean That Much Better Whisky...?

Bruichladdich are popular among whisky YouTubers like me for a reason: their whiskies are properly presented, they focus on craft and sustainability, and some of their whiskies are even good values. This new core range 18 Year Age Statement whisky is no exception, with a 50% ABV, being properly presented, and boasting new levels of sustainability in its packaging and transparency in the information available about it. So, the expectations are high for this well-aged bottling. More than twice as old as most off the Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte releases in the core ranges, can it be twice as good as those quality whiskies? What if I told you that more years on the age statement do not guarantee that much higher quality ...?

Does this one meet the expectations, or is it an example of a bottle that proves age in the warehouse is just one of many factors? In this video I'll taste this highly anticipated whisky, share my review and rating, and answer these questions. I'll also share how this whisky ranked in a blind flight where I didn't know what was in the flight. The results may surprise you ...

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Intro - 00:00
Sustainable Packaging - 00:45
Transparency - 02:37
Nosing - 03:48
Palate - 06:07
Finish - 06:43
With Water - 08:42
Review & Rating - 11:15

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