Bruichladdich 29-year-old Black Art 10.1

Malty and Sherried: 02Dec2023 Hazelburn 16yo SS 2007 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/239581/hazelburn-2007 89+ Glenfarclas OB 2003 Culinaris https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/170227/glenfarclas-2003 89+ Deanston 1993 Handfilled at the Distillery https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/212438/deanston-1993 90- Deanston 1992 Handfilled at the Distillery https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/234957/deanston-1992 91- Bunnahabhain Black Atr 10.1 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/220354/bruichladdich-black-art-101 89+

It was a glass that had nothing to miss from the stable sweet taste and proper acidity.

Exceptional dram, one of the best from the distillery imo Worth noting the reasonable price - around 300 USD

Incredibly soft, round and delicious. Arguably the best BA I've had the pleasure of enjoying so far.

rather underwhelming.. especially bothersome is the strong-ish bitter note in the finish that just stays.. quite spicy on the palate and oily, honey-sweet and wine-y.. but i am struggling to get anything more.. a few drops of water help (especially with the finish), but its beauty remains at a distance..

Insanely good nose, unfortunately the taste can't quite keep up, but criticism on a very, very high level

All the flavors that keep coming, you keep discovering, super soft, beautiful and delicious.

Aroma: subtle menthol, dark chocolate, nougat, moldy raisins, dusty sack, dampness Taste: bitter, slightly peppery, slightly velvety Aftertaste: noble, velvety, long-lasting Balance: balanced, thoroughbred, good but nothing to grab on to 22; 21; 22; 22

Honey, sea salt, quite old wine flavor, syrup, leather, slight smoke, osmanthus, tangerine peel, herbs, fennel, ginger.

Very delicate and creamy also sherry forward, unlike lots of stuff at this age it clearly shows it's age. Definitely one of the best Black Arts if not the best but I think it's a type of whisky that you need to be fan of in order to fully enjoy.

Nose - Raisins, brown sugar, plums, cherries, bright stone fruit (apple), earthy, a little caramel, strawberry. A little smoky. Cinnamon. A little dirty, really subtle chestnut blossom, roasted chestnut-like nutty notes. As time goes by, the strawberry disappears, and a little dirtiness, smoke, and a sweet and mild raisin cinnamon note dominate, with a little bright stone fruit note in between. A little smoky note that is ambiguous as to whether it is peat or not, like seasoning. The actual smell is all sorts of smells. But it is not weak. Palette - Rich, thick, indescribable fruit, sweet and sour, a little tannin. Average body. Licorice, dirty spices. Unlike the smell, the palette is so muddled that it is hard to pinpoint. If I had to describe it, it's a sweet and sour fruity taste with licorice... The resolution is much lower than the nose. I don't know why. Finish- A bit of chestnut floral. Smoked. Short and not pleasant.

Spicy, rich and noble, deep aroma with notes of spices and herbs, nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruits, leather and tobacco, candied berries and fruits. Bright and piercing taste with tones of berries and spices. Spicy wine texture. The aftertaste is spicy, berry and warming. Quite long.

Another highlight in the Black Art Series and my personal #1 BA, even before 07.1 and 04.1. Wait about five minutes after pouring into glass and your nose will receive high award. Deep and complex, fruity aromas accompanied by tobacco are rising, promising great taste. And the promise is met, oh yeah! Taking the first sip the palate is filled with exotic fruit, dark chocolate and a touch of raisins. Almost perfectly balanced - maybe 2 or 3% abv plus would deliver even more pleasure - this is definitely the best BA so far. Three cheers to Adam!

It's a very nice nose - very round on (refill?) sherry but unfortunately no Laddie farminess to be found, which is a shame. The taste reminds me very much of the Aberlour 1992 bottled by Whiskybroker (WB ID 126630). It's actually amazing how similar it is. Finish is quite short and therefore disappointing. Again: very nice whisky, but all in all for the price.. I mean come on, it's just not worth it IMO.

Excellent whisky. Let it sit for a while and it will open up. You will not be dissapointed. Very long lasting taste.

Not a brutal dram, but rather delicate and tender. Floral. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, needs a bottle

A highly mysterious and well-crafted whisky with incredible depth. A fantastic choice for those who appreciate complexity and intrigue in their dram

Tasted on festival One of the best drams

Really beautiful and possibly the best Black Art bottle I've tasted, released in 2022.

In my opinion a big disappointment for this price. The 10.1 doesn't even come close to matching the 04.1 / 05.1 or 07.1. Nose: Subtle sweetness, oak, a hint of marzipan and milk chocolate. Nice nose Mouthfeel: Very light and relatively dry, tannins are noticeable Taste: Slightly bitter, relatively thin, oak, some fruit. Relatively disappointing as it is somewhat overshadowed by tannins. Finish: Remains slightly bitter and relatively short, very disappointing If the nose weren't so comfortable, I would still go below 80 points.

For a 29-year-old whisky, it's still not good enough.

This cool model wants to go home

A great, venerable nose with wonderful sherry influences. Creamy and mild in taste. The alcohol is barely noticeable.

Aroma-Moderate；Palate-89/100; Aftertaste-Medium ；

A special bottling and great joy about a sample that I won from the Brühler Whisky House. Because I could never/want to afford this whisky for between €450 and over €500. But I'm totally curious. The old whisky dates from before the takeover and reopening by Marc Reynier and Murray McDavid. All other information about barrels and otherwise is Adam Hannett's secret. This is a hyped and sought after whisky. glen-efze.de

Wow! This is ART. Best black Art so far If I recall correctly the past. Incredible but little shy nose, classic old school flavours from the good old days when they used only the best casks. No liquorice as feared, not too many tannins as someone told me. Leather, wood, sherry, dark honey - everything is in a fine balance. 4 cl gone - need more!

Tasted from a 30ml sample. Nose: Sweet, complex, grape hubba bubba, chocolate, green apples, leather, a pastry note in there too, sherry notes, very perfumed but fresh, not musty. Taste: Thick and oily, layers of casks, for me sherry starts off quite strong, but then gives way to more tropical fruits. Mango, pineapple, green apples again, grapes, raisins or dates, a hint of leather and a woody note. Finish: Medium / long, juicy and moreish. Some nectarine and banana then apple and blueberry pie.

All around successful, priced in the upper class, but as a sample an affordable poem

It's simply fantastic, perfect for special occasions and worth every penny.

Other's nosing notes are spot on, and I agree with a slightly underwhelming taste and finish. Black currant is my favorite fruit/berry flavor that exists, and for it to be so upfront and intense makes me want to rate this higher. The Fig and dates, mixed with apricot jam makes the nose divine, intoxicating, heavenly. It's the most pleasant nose I have personally experienced in a non-peated whisky. There is so much to unpack and enjoy in the nose, that I am already justifying the purchase on the nose alone. I am not reinforced much by that justification through the taste and finish, though I do enjoy what comes out on the palate. It is a short, welcomed jaunt through a bakery where you select a dessert pastry to slather on with the fruit jams or jellies. I don't much care for dessert-note whisky at all, but this makes me feel more of an Italian savory appreciation than a purely sweet sensation. The short tasting time truly makes me want to have a couple drams back-to-back, however I will opt out to enjoy something like an Aberlour product to follow up with to save my wallet. I am getting the feeling of Aberlour, but with a provenance and enigmatic aura. If Aberlour put on a double-breasted peacoat and London Fog hat with a churchwarden pipe in their mouth, that's what this BA comes across as to me. Very enjoyable, will consider purchasing the next expression based on this being the only BA I have tasted.

Unparalleled fragrance

Delicate, sweet, tannic, very complex

Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 2022 29 yo 45.1% I gave her 40 minutes in a glass Beautifully open on the nose with juicy peach? Sea, shell. Then floral and honey. Very floral. The taste is again of shells and flowers, wonderfully delicate and velvety. Medium long but very pleasant finish, consistent with the preceding notes. Oh, nice whisky. Clearly more interesting than anCnoc 1975. 91.5 points today from me.

This combination of barrels combined with age. This drop is one of my favourites

It takes a few minutes in the glass to unfold, but then offers the nose a full, complex and amazingly "smooth" aroma profile with no individual notes standing out. Most recognizable for me: vanilla, coffee, stone fruit and some leather. In the mouth, it delivers what the nose promises: a full attack that covers the entire mouth, with the bitterness of the woody notes with coffee and dark chocolate dominating the front of the tongue, while impressions of fruit and herbs manifest further back. He completely lacks sweetness. The finish is long and has a pleasant bitterness with fruity notes.

I'm glad that this whisky keeps its quality, prestige, premiumness and great character. Beautiful, although already more expensive this year with the Black ART edition. But it's definitely worth it.

It was a very delicate taste from beginning to end.

Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1, which comes in cask strength and is mahogany in color. The Islay dram is very complex both when nosing and when tasting. The nose includes chocolate, cedar wood and leather, as well as spices (cinnamon, clove) and aromatic fruit notes (melon, cherry, blackcurrant). Apricot jam forms the link between the nose and the palate and is complemented by marzipan, raisins, plums, oak and some maritime notes such as iodine. The premium Scotch finishes sweet, very soft and with a hint of ginger.

Full nose, Rich palate, Long finish. Dominant nuance of wine casks, with rich berry flavour. a hint of sherried note.

... absolutely excellent reminds me of the first edition 19 years, nice and strong and complex, with chocolate, plum must, cinnamon and tobacco covered with red wine oak ...

17.01.2025 Rarities Tasting #3 at the Rhönblickhotel

The tenth release of Bruichladdich's impressive Black Art limited edition is an enigmatic and mysterious 29 year old whisky. Unpeated malt was used to produce the spirits. without peat. The composition of the casks is known only to the master blender Adam Hannett, who was given complete carte blanche when creating this release. The author of the release says: "It is a great privilege to have such creative freedom in creating this single malt whisky. It allows me to take risks and open up new horizons of possibilities." This is the sixth whisky in the series, created under the supervision of Hannett. It includes malt whiskies distilled before the closure of Bruichladdich in the mid-90s. Aging took place for 29 years, the composition of the casks used in watting is not disclosed. The release is bottled at a batch strength of 45.1% abv, has natural characteristics. Nose: the aroma is open, incredibly bright and sparkling, despite the venerable age of the spirits. In the foreground are chocolate cake, brine notes, muesli with chocolate chips, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, yellow plum, bitterness of fruit pits, dusty shelf, mineral tones, spicy spices, noble oak Palate: the taste is rich, bright, multifaceted. Caramel, dried fruit sweetness, milk chocolate, white pepper, ginger burn, leather, sweet spices, spicy oak Finish: bright, warming, spicy aftertaste. Malty sweetness, cereal flakes, nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, a scattering of spices and herbs, bright tannins Balance: a surprisingly bright, open, lively and playful release for such a respectable period of aging of spirits. Mysterious barrels in combination with the character of the distillery spirits gave a non-trivial, memorable result. N23, P22, F22, B23

Little bit spicy but so fruity, and easily drink. Softly spicy and fruity finish. Maybe I prefer Black Art Edition series.

There appears to be wine cask influence with some sherry. One of the best bruichladdich I have tried and fantastic value. I bought a second!

Bruichladdich Black Art 10.1 - for me the first whisky from the Black Art series ever. Seen in this way, I approached this whisky with an open mind, without being able or wanting to draw any comparisons to its predecessors. You hear a lot that the 04.1 was probably the best of them all, but that the 10.1 should probably be second in the range. Others find the 10.1 quite underwhelming and disappointing, especially for the hefty price tag of over $450. Well, I have to say that I liked the nosing best. Wonderful aromas, complex, multi-layered, venerable and settled, a nosing reminiscent of old sherry whiskys from decades gone by. The nosing skillfully continues in the mouth, but is a bit "disappointing" because it lacks some power. 4-5% would certainly have done him some good, such as with the aforementioned 04.1. Nevertheless, I like the Black Art 10.1 very much. Here Adam Hannett has selected some great barrels and created a great product. Whatever casks may be inside, we'll probably never know. But it doesn't matter, the main thing is that the whisky tastes good. And he definitely does. Slainte!