Bruichladdich 18YO Single Malt Whisky

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old is the epitome of the distillery’s unpeated house style, matured exclusively on Islay in ex-Bourbon casks and select wine casks. With every element traceable — from barley varietal to cask — it showcases ultra-high provenance and a profound sense of place. Fragrant and elegant, it reveals ripe peaches, honeysuckle, vanilla and crème brûlée, evolving into butterscotch, tropical fruit and oak-spiced minerality. A refined Islay single malt of depth, transparency and distinction.

Tasting Notes & Experience

The nose is beautifully fragrant with ripe peach, honeysuckle, violet, lavender and creamed coconut. The palate is generous, layered with honey, butterscotch, melon, citrus and toasted oak, alongside barley sugar and subtle leather. The finish is long and balanced, with honeycomb, stoned fruit, minerality and delicate florals — quintessentially Bruichladdich.

Key Details

• Producer: Bruichladdich Distillery
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Isle of Islay, Scotland
• ABV: 50%
• Volume: 700ml
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over ice

Cocktail Pairings

Best savoured neat, but also shines in elevated serves: Old Fashioned where its honeyed depth is the star; Rob Roy for a refined Manhattan-style twist; Scotch Sour balancing citrus with fruity sweetness; or a refreshing Laddie & Ginger highball with ginger ale or kombucha.

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1881, Bruichladdich is a pioneer of transparency and provenance. The 18YO embodies this ethos — matured on Islay, using Scottish barley, with full traceability from seed to cask. Bottled at 50% ABV without chill-filtration or colouring, it is both a celebration of Islay’s terroir and a marker of the distillery’s sustainable future, packaged in lightweight recycled glass and recyclable pulp casing.

Special Features

Every drop distilled and matured on Islay, crafted from fully traceable harvests and aged predominantly in ex-Bourbon casks with a portion of wine casks. Non-chill filtered, natural colour and bottled at 50% ABV. Sustainability is core, with packaging made from 60% recycled glass and fully recyclable paper pulp casing — a prestige whisky designed responsibly.

Recognition & Accolades

Internationally acclaimed with critical and competition success:

• #2 – Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies of 2024 (94/100 pts)
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – Bartender Spirits Awards, 2025
• 91/100 – Distiller
• 90/100 – Drinkhacker

These accolades affirm Bruichladdich 18YO as a benchmark in unpeated Islay single malts, celebrated for provenance, balance and elegance.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Presented in striking, eco-conscious packaging, the Bruichladdich 18YO is a sophisticated gift for collectors and a rewarding dram for those who value flavour, provenance and sustainability in equal measure.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

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