Bruichladdich 2009 Eldvatten “Rhino” – 58,3%

This bottling dates from 2009 and matured for a full 16 years in a rare Rivesaltes hogshead. Rivesaltes is a traditional, sweet French dessert wine from Roussillon – known for its aromas of honey, dried fruit, nuts, and warm spices. Such a cask imparts a deep, fruit-forward complexity to the Bruichladdich, perfectly complementing the distillery’s maritime character. At 58.3% ABV, this single malt comes in its natural strength – powerful, aromatic, and untamed.

The rhinoceros on the label symbolizes precisely that: strength, earthiness, and a certain majestic wildness. A whisky that leaves a lasting impression.