Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 Edition 24 Year Old Unpeated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(Islay, Scotland)
(750 ml)

About the Whisky:

Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 Edition 24 Year Old Unpeated Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an enigmatic whisky, shrouded in secrecy and mystery. It is a blend of casks from the Bruichladdich Distillery that were filled before the distillery's 2001 renaissance. The exact casks used in the blend are a closely guarded secret, and only head distiller Adam Hannett knows the recipe. This unique and unrepeatable expression is one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world.

The Black Art 11.1 is a true masterpiece of whisky-making, and it is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. It is a perfect whisky for sipping neat or enjoying with a few drops of water. It is also a great addition to any whisky collection.

Tasting Notes:

The Black Art 11.1 is bottled at 46.4% ABV and is unpeated, meaning that the barley used to make it was not smoked with peat. This gives the whisky a clean and crisp flavor profile, with no smoky or peaty notes. Instead, the whisky is characterized by its rich and complex aromas of dried fruits, leather, and a hint of citrus. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy, with notes of butterscotch, praline, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of oak and dried fruit.

Awards/Reviews

"Dried apricots and caramel butterscotch richly fill the nose, with candle wax, green apples, nutmeg, and rosemary finding their place between the two. Caramel rears its head, while dried currants and coriander seeds slightly mute it. I can't help but notice a slight iodine or marine quality, but it is lost in notes of pats and honey on cedar. The finish is a mix of almonds, oak and flint. This is a lovely dram that grows on you with each successive sip, layering on new complexity but never overwhelms. Tending toward balance, no one flavor pulls too strongly and is unquestionably smooth with a slight spice to let you know its still there." - The Whiskey Wash

"Black Art is designed to be full of mystery, and Hannett will say only that this year’s release features some very old stock, the youngest in the blend dating back to distillation in 1998, making this a 24 year old product officially. The influence of various wine casks is immediate here, full of well-dried fruits, roasted nuts, and — most curiously — an exotic note of saffron-laden curry powder. Boldly flowery as it develops on the nose, the whisky becomes decidedly perfumed with time in glass. The palate reveals immediately that this whisky has spent time in Madeira casks and probably Marsala too. Thick flavors of oxidized wine drive a pungent, brooding body that is both sweetly raisiny and dried-up leathery at the same time. Notes of Christmas spices blend strangely with funky earthiness and those notes of the spice market, punchy with coriander and notes of green tea. The finish is forever, like rolling around on the floor of that spice market." - Drinkhacker