Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #2491 is a 14-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at cask strength 62.2% ABV from a single Ribera del Duero barrel. This limited release of just 272 bottles represents the distillery's ongoing exploration of micro influences on Islay whisky, showcasing how specific variables create exceptional complexity in their unpeated single malt. Part of Bruichladdich's exploratory Micro-Provenance series, this expression demonstrates the Progressive Hebridean Distillers' commitment to terroir-driven whisky making. Distilled on September 23, 2010, and aged in warehouse WH512 D07 on Islay's western coast, this cask benefited from the island's maritime climate and the unique influence of a first-fill Ribera del Duero wine barrel, creating a distinctive marriage of Islay character and Spanish wine influence.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Red wine influence, maritime salt air, vanilla oak, dried stone fruits, coastal herbs
• Palate: Rich wine tannins, honeyed barley, sea spray minerality, dark chocolate, warm spices
• Finish: Long finish with lingering wine notes, oak spice, gentle peat smoke, and Islay's signature coastal character

Product Details

Spirit Type	Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV	62.2%
Volume	700ml
Age Statement	14 Years
Distillery	Bruichladdich Distillery
Region	Islay, Scotland
Barrel Type	First-Fill Ribera del Duero
Cask Number	#2491
Bottle Count	272 bottles
Distilled	September 23, 2010
Bottled	March 27, 2025

Perfect For

• Serious Whisky Collectors: Ultra-limited single cask with provenance tracking and detailed specifications
• Islay Enthusiasts: Exploring Bruichladdich's unpeated style with unique wine barrel maturation
• Cask Strength Aficionados: High-proof bottling showcasing raw distillery character and barrel influence
• Special Occasions: Rare bottling perfect for milestone celebrations or meaningful gifts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #2491 taste like?

This 14-year-old single cask offers a complex profile balancing Islay's maritime character with rich wine barrel influence. Expect red wine tannins, honeyed barley sweetness, coastal minerality, and warm oak spices, all amplified by the cask strength bottling that delivers full flavor intensity.

Is this Bruichladdich good for cocktails?

At 62.2% ABV and with only 272 bottles available, this is definitely a sipping whisky rather than a mixer. The cask strength format and wine barrel maturation create complexity best appreciated neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors.

How should I drink Bruichladdich Single Cask #2491?

Start neat in a Glencairn glass to experience the full cask strength intensity, then add small amounts of water gradually to find your preferred dilution. The high proof allows you to customize the strength while revealing different flavor layers as you add water.

Is this Bruichladdich worth the price?

With only 272 bottles from a single cask and 14 years of maturation in a unique Ribera del Duero barrel, this represents exceptional value for collectors and Islay enthusiasts. The detailed provenance tracking and Bruichladdich's reputation for quality make this a solid investment bottle.

What is similar to this Bruichladdich single cask?

For wine cask-matured Islay whiskies, consider other Bruichladdich wine barrel expressions or Ardbeg's wine cask series. If you enjoy the unpeated Islay style, Bunnahabhain's wine-finished expressions offer similar complexity, though finding comparable single cask bottlings requires hunting specialty releases.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.