Bruichladdich Cuvee 640 Eroica 46% 750ml Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1 Btl Only)
| Description: | History,. Bruichladdich CuvĂŠe 640 was the first of three whiskies released under the distillery's CuvĂŠe series, which are finished in a range of specialty casks. This edition 640 is entitled Eroica, and was aged primarily in American oak before being finished in Limousin oak brandy casks (i.e., French oak cognac casks). The Cuvee series seems to be a little fanciful, given the unusual titles. Eroica (âHeroic' in english) is presumably a reference to Beethoven's 3rd symphony (a great piece of music, by the way). This symphony was apparently intended as a tribute to Napolean â" so I'm guessing this is the tenuous connection to the use of cognac casks here. Bruichladdich has also provided subtitles to each release â" in this case, âOh mensch! Gieb acht! Was spricht die tiefe mitternacht?', which is the opening line from a song in Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra (which Google Translate renders as: âOh man! Take care! What is the deep midnight?'). Tasting Notes,. Nose: : Honey and vanilla sweetness, with apple, pear and peach fruit notes (peach marmalade/cobbler). Definitely has that unpeated Islay âfunkâ â" it is hard to describe, but is distinctive. Grassy, and something that could be hay (wet hay, specifically). Chocolate, coffee and a touch of mint. Some faint anise. A bit of nose hair singe, more than I would expect for 46% Abv. Although there is no smoke, you can't shake the impression that it is hiding in the background somewhere. A good nose for me. Palate: Sweet apple initially (apple juice), then lots of honey, marshmallow, and vanilla. Same orchard fruits as the nose, plus apricot now. Spicy, with cinnamon and a good hit of pepper giving it some zing. Malty and grassy. Chocolate and coffee notes really pick up at the end. Slightly oily and chewy â" good mouthfeel. A slight antiseptic note slips over the tongue at the end â" and that Islay funk again (but still no smoke). |
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| Price: | $ 899.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 4, 2022.
