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Bruichladdich 2012/2023 2nd fill rivesalt 10 Years (nearly 11) 61.4% for FoB

Nose: Leeks and potato soup, flash fried pimiento de padrón, portobello and hint of mole spices (cumin, cocoa, red chile powder, and cinnamon), mustiness

Palate: Big thick fruity wine notes, balsamic, stewed prunes, cherry concentrate, leather, coffee grounds, big tannin punch on the finish like chewing on a cinnamon stick

Rating: 8 / 10 – What a freaking wallop. This is shockingly good.