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Bruichladdich 21 years Cuvee 382 La Berenice

malty woody
4.3
(4)€195Scotland, Islay, Single Malt

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Bruichladdich has been making unpeated Islay single malt the same way since the Victorian era. No computers, no shortcuts, the same open mashtun. The Cuvee 382 La Berenice spent a long time in the warehouse before wine casks had their final say. Brown sugar and caramel ease you in. Cherry and fresh fruit lift the mid-palate. A thread of oak and something mineral underneath keeps it grounded. Bruichladdich treats maturation as a craft decision, not a schedule. This expression makes that case quietly and convincingly.

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About the distillery

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Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, and was founded in 1881. It was closed in 1994, but then re-opened in 2001 under new ownership. The distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, including heavily peated, unpeated, and triple-distilled varieties. Bruichladdich uses only Scottish barley and sources its water from nearby Loch Indaal. The distillery also produces a gin called The Botanist, which is made with 22 different botanicals, many of which are sourced locally on Islay.

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About the Bruichladdich 21 years Cuvee 382 La Berenice

Bruichladdich 21 years Cuvee 382 La Berenice is a single malt Scotch whisky from Islay, Scotland. Bruichladdich distillery stands on the Rhinns peninsula, founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers. After years of closure, it reopened in 2001 with a clear philosophy: no computers, no shortcuts. Skilled artisans still measure progress with dipsticks and hand-checks. The distillery retains one of the last original open mashtuns in Scotland. This seven-tonne Victorian piece of equipment is still in daily use. This 21-year-old expression matured over two decades before wine casks were used to finish the spirit. Wine cask maturation is a Bruichladdich speciality. The distillery has long explored alternative cooperage to add fruit and structure to its unpeated malt. The result is a whisky with the depth of long ageing and a wine-derived richness. Brown sugar and caramel meet cherry and fresh fruit in a way that feels layered rather than simply sweet. The palate is shaped by oak without being dominated by it. A mineral quality runs underneath, alongside a floral lift and hints of lemon zest and cream. Malty cereal notes anchor the base, keeping the wine influence in check. The finish is long and dry, with earth and a trace of ginger. At 46% ABV, this whisky holds together well and rewards drinking neat. Bruichladdich became the first Scotch whisky producer to earn B Corp certification in 2020. The distillery sources all barley from Scotland and has cultivated Islay-grown grain since 2004. These are not marketing choices — they reflect a serious commitment to craft and place. The Bruichladdich 21 years Cuvee 382 La Berenice is a considered gift for whisky lovers. It is a strong choice for anyone building a collection of aged Islay single malts.