Bruichladdich 32 Years Old Signatory Vintage Millennium Edition 47.7% 1967

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BOW (93)

A sherry that walks the fine line between dry and just dry enough. A remarkable achievement, rich, multi-layered, and brimming with character.

Nose:
An aristocratic nose steeped in the elegance of time: the air heavy with old, varnished wood, a grand room of polished furniture. But there’s more – strawberry jam laced with plum, a fleeting nod to light coffee, worn leather, hazelnut, a whisper of tobacco, and just a shadow of dried meat. This nose isn’t just refined; it’s sublimely poised, with the dryness kept aloft by subtle fruity undertones.

Taste:
A showcase of finesse from start to finish. The entry greets you with a hint of smoked meat and well-aged leather, only to bloom into a cascade of fruit, before gently sliding back to that unwavering dryness. Notes of chocolate weave through, bittersweet and tantalizing, while the varnish adds depth. The layers melt seamlessly, exuding an unmatched sophistication.

Finish:
Endlessly enduring. The dryness asserts itself, conjuring images of timeworn furniture, polished to a lustrous finish, encaustic wax, and the unmistakable scent of an old tobacco box. A finale that stays with you, lingering and resonant.