Review by: Whiskery Turnip

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Distillery: Bruichladdich.

Bottler: Signatory Vintage.

Region: Scotland/Islay Single Malt.

ABV: 51.9%.

Age: 24 Years. Distilled on 21 Oct. 1992. Bottled on 2 Oct. 2017.

Cask type: Hogshead.

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Nose: Coastal with driftwood, saltine crackers, beachy minerals and sand, dried grass, hints of fruits and coconut around the edges, chocolate at times.

Palate: Light to medium-bodied, slightly oily, gentle, more citrus and tropical fruits upfront, beachy minerals, driftwood, grass, wispy pipe tobacco.

Finish: Medium-length and gentle with coastal brine, dried grass, and beach sand.

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Mental Image: Beach Quandaries: Nap or Wander.

Conclusion: Saltine crackers by the sea— dry unleavened bread, wispy beach minerals and sand, a kiss of brine, and dried grass with hints of mint. Distant fruit carts offered a tangy diversion— if only it was worth the walk in the hot sun past driftwood and rusted metal drums. Coconut oils and a touch of bronzer sat closer at hand with hot chocolate cooling in a nearby mug.  Light to medium-bodied and slightly oily, the flavor profile started closer to the fruit carts with lemon and hints of sliced pineapple, melon, and mango all tossed in a plastic bag. A gentle beachy-mineral brine ran throughout with old driftwood, seashells, dried grass, and a hint of pipe tobacco smoke. The finish was medium-length and gentle with soft coastal brine, dried grass, and beach minerals.

Fairly standard for some of these old Bruichladdich; not nearly as rambunctious and full-throttle as the malts produced after the reawakening of the distillery in 2001.  Those malts have almost hit the same age as this and I wish I had some to pour side by side with this while reviewing it.  Alas, I made do with a few slightly younger examples which generally lack some of the mellow coastal and old wood qualities of these early 90s or 80s Bruichladdich.

Overall, mellow and nice— not quite on the same level as some of the gems of the era, but still delicious.

Final Score: 83.

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.