Product description
Bruichladdich's Italian Collection consists of six whiskies distilled in 1993.
Which, after spending fourteen years in bourbon barrels, underwent additional aging for several months in barrels from the finest Italian wines. The "Italian Collection" hit the market in 2007 and each of the whiskies included in it was a limited edition of 3,000 bottles. Sassicaia, also known as Super-Tuscan, is the Italian equivalent of red Bordeaux. The barrels made of white American oak used in this edition come from a vineyard in the Bolgheri district.
Aroma: fruits and perfumes, lavender, vanilla, barley malt, strawberries, peaches and lemongrass.
Taste: slightly malty, vanilla, tropical fruits (mango, papaya), strawberries and a pinch of sweet spices.
Finish : medium long, a combination of fruity sweetness and oak bitterness.