Bruichladdich are these days (in-)famous for all their different expressions, cask finishings and so on. Of unusual finished, wine seems to be predominant, but there's a mystery card in there - their so called 'premium French oak'.
Until a few days ago, I've taken the term to refer to cognac casks (had a terrific glass of a valinch in Port Ellen, that might indeed match the flavour profile), but opinions digress. A recent purchase of mine with that 'particular' finish has been described by reviewers to have been finished in anything from red wine to Sauternes casks (individual experience indeed). It's a strange mystery, as Bruichladdich are usually quite precise when it comes to the provenance of their casks.
I didn't think to ask when visiting the distillery last summer, but has anyone done so or got any information regarding this? Is it a specific type or cask or just a very general term for anything coming out of France?
Hello there,
Bruichladdich are these days (in-)famous for all their different expressions, cask finishings and so on. Of unusual finished, wine seems to be predominant, but there's a mystery card in there - their so called 'premium French oak'.
Until a few days ago, I've taken the term to refer to cognac casks (had a terrific glass of a valinch in Port Ellen, that might indeed match the flavour profile), but opinions digress. A recent purchase of mine with that 'particular' finish has been described by reviewers to have been finished in anything from red wine to Sauternes casks (individual experience indeed). It's a strange mystery, as Bruichladdich are usually quite precise when it comes to the provenance of their casks.
I didn't think to ask when visiting the distillery last summer, but has anyone done so or got any information regarding this? Is it a specific type or cask or just a very general term for anything coming out of France?
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