Best Scotch I've had so far

[SamuraiJack]

I should say best booze I have ever had. I've been sitting on a bottle of Bruichladdich 1989 Full Strength for over a year, went through half of it right when I got it. I dug it up again and decided to drink it straight, no water, and man its amazing. No idea if it sitting in a bottle for a while changed anything, or if no-water makes a huge difference. But its complexity seems to have blossomed enormously. Each sip is an experience. Divine nectar of the earth!

[dicko]

Sounds like a top experience!

I too often wonder what the effect of leaving bottles after they have been opened ?? I have a few now that have been open 3-4 months and are fine (the bouquet has even opened up a little) but is there a point where there is a negative effect??

Samurai Jack have you tried the bruichladich 2nd edition?? I bought a couple recently (haven't opened) and wonder what they are like. obvously not going to be anything on your example.

[SamuraiJack]

dicko (nice tag), do you mean the 15 year Second Edition? I have not tried that yet.

[dicko]

They are a 12 yr...

Bruichladdich seems to have a lot of special and limited release stuff, seems to be over a dozen available around where I am. Its heating up so Im heading for more rums now anyway

[SamuraiJack]

Ha! Opposite here in Chicago, getting cold, breaking out the Scotches.

Yea, I'm not sure how I feel about the Bruichladdich explosion. Variety is great, and I'm sure they have a great time trying new things, but I appreciate when a distillery knows what they do best and focus on that. That said, I have never met a Bruichladdich I didn't like. I think I remember reading something about Bruichladdich recently getting bought, and their massive store of scotch opened up.