I think it’s worth mentioning that this bottle does well with some time. The neck pour came off as very farmy and young. I feel like a month opened open aged it 5 years.
I had pretty much the same experience. The neck pour tasted very young and extremely alcohol forward. My second dram from the bottle after leaving it for 2 weeks was almost like tasting a different whisky. Lemon, orchard fruits, vanilla and quite malty. A quality dram.
How is this compared to The Laddie 8? I have the Laddie 8, and it was just an okay whisky at the beginning. I gave it a few weeks and revisited. It tasted great, with a lot floral, tropical fruits and buttery malt. I always let it sit for at least a good 15-20 mins in a glencairn. I think this and the Laddie 8 needs some time to oxidize and rest a little while after neck pour.
I find a little bit of lactic notes in the unpeated versions. I don't mind them, but it's kind of characteristic from this distillery, maybe they do longer fermentation? 🤷🏻♂️ . Thanks for another great review
Hey Erik, just started walking again (when is when I listen to your videos, so I've got some catching up to do). I love the Classic Laddie, it's my Isla Glen Fiddich. Nice, light for it's category. But I have a question for you. Every Scotch content provider is currently doing this scotch, either alone or with the 8. Why? Is Bruichladdich doing a marketing campaign? Is it timed with a distribution release? Just wondering why this is happening. I try and walk 2 hours a day so give me a week, week and a half I'll be up to date with you.
I had not noticed that anyone else was doing the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. I did it because Bruichladdich Distillery was on my agenda for studying for the Master of Scotch exam and I had already reviewed Port Charlotte 10, Port Charlotte Islay Barley, and an Octomore but had not reviewed the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies Must be a fluke then or the change in weather. The algorithm has fed at least 8 reviews all current. IMO, the Classic Laddie is the perfect BBQ scotch because it tastes like a BBQ. This, Glen Fiddich and Dalwhinnie are all perfect for warm water and beginners on the Scotch road. El Nino is going to give us perfect weather for the other stuff :) On a side note: I managed to knock off about 4 videos while walking this evening. I noticed the music in the background. Messes with my ADHD, I end up focusing on the music. I'm listening on headphones, will soon have the tv back on the wall (we redid our basement where I walk). Might be a different experience on the tv. Always wanted to try Bowmore so I think I'll wade in on the 12. Picked up an independent on Cao Ila I still have to open as well.
I think it’s worth mentioning that this bottle does well with some time. The neck pour came off as very farmy and young. I feel like a month opened open aged it 5 years.
I hope you’re right. Just opened my first bottle a few days ago and very unimpressed so far.
I had pretty much the same experience. The neck pour tasted very young and extremely alcohol forward. My second dram from the bottle after leaving it for 2 weeks was almost like tasting a different whisky. Lemon, orchard fruits, vanilla and quite malty. A quality dram.
@@rosslogan4154 yep, I went from damn I wasted my money on this one to DAMN this is good after about 2-3 weeks.
I love their entire core line! That’s a beautiful Scotch distillery!
I’ve always enjoyed the Classic Laddie. Looking forward to branching out to the Port Charlotte & Octomore. Cheers Erik.
Good note for one of my favourites! Thanks 😉
Man, you have the Objectivity down to an art form! The pro som comes through like I know no one else!
I appreciate that!
Beautiful presentation, Eric!👍🙏
Thank you kindly!
How is this compared to The Laddie 8? I have the Laddie 8, and it was just an okay whisky at the beginning. I gave it a few weeks and revisited. It tasted great, with a lot floral, tropical fruits and buttery malt. I always let it sit for at least a good 15-20 mins in a glencairn. I think this and the Laddie 8 needs some time to oxidize and rest a little while after neck pour.
I find a little bit of lactic notes in the unpeated versions. I don't mind them, but it's kind of characteristic from this distillery, maybe they do longer fermentation? 🤷🏻♂️ . Thanks for another great review
Love their Port Charlotte series but I experienced broken cork as happened to you.
Interesting finishing for this one. Price is pulling me away from this. I see you have glenfarclas 12 on your shelf. Is there a review of it?
I'll be reviewing Glenfarclas 12 VERY soon!
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies awesome. I am Looking forward
Are the "Organic" and "Bere Barley" expressions available in the US market? I haven't seen them sold anywhere in MA.
Yes, both are available in my neighborhood in California.
Maybe I have to visit then! @@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies
I always get a little bit of a pepper note which makes you think it should have some peated malt in it (we all know it's not peated).
Hmmmm.... I didn't get any pepper note.
Do you like it?
Classic laddy
Hey Erik, just started walking again (when is when I listen to your videos, so I've got some catching up to do). I love the Classic Laddie, it's my Isla Glen Fiddich. Nice, light for it's category. But I have a question for you. Every Scotch content provider is currently doing this scotch, either alone or with the 8. Why? Is Bruichladdich doing a marketing campaign? Is it timed with a distribution release? Just wondering why this is happening. I try and walk 2 hours a day so give me a week, week and a half I'll be up to date with you.
I had not noticed that anyone else was doing the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. I did it because Bruichladdich Distillery was on my agenda for studying for the Master of Scotch exam and I had already reviewed Port Charlotte 10, Port Charlotte Islay Barley, and an Octomore but had not reviewed the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies Must be a fluke then or the change in weather. The algorithm has fed at least 8 reviews all current. IMO, the Classic Laddie is the perfect BBQ scotch because it tastes like a BBQ. This, Glen Fiddich and Dalwhinnie are all perfect for warm water and beginners on the Scotch road. El Nino is going to give us perfect weather for the other stuff :)
On a side note: I managed to knock off about 4 videos while walking this evening. I noticed the music in the background. Messes with my ADHD, I end up focusing on the music. I'm listening on headphones, will soon have the tv back on the wall (we redid our basement where I walk). Might be a different experience on the tv. Always wanted to try Bowmore so I think I'll wade in on the 12. Picked up an independent on Cao Ila I still have to open as well.
Just got a bottle of the Classic Laddie a few days ago, so far I find it boring.
One month later it’s DELICIOUS!
Wait a cotton pickin' minute! Your cork didn't break? Wow! 😉🤣😂
I received an email from the distillery stating they stopped using the wine corks in 2019.
Very faint nose on the first opening. Maybe it needs time?
Always 🥃