Bruichladdich 24 Year Old Black Art Edition 11.1 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Bruichladdich 24 Year Old Black Art Edition 11.1 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Black Art Edition 11.1 is a mysterious and luxurious 24-year-old unpeated Islay single malt from Bruichladdich, shrouded in secrecy and revered for its complexity. Crafted by Head Distiller Adam Hannett using undisclosed cask types and proportions, this limited edition release draws from some of the distillery’s rarest stock—aged entirely on Islay since 1994. With no chill-filtration or coloring and bottled at cask strength, Black Art 11.1 is a bold expression of creative freedom and whisky alchemy, offering a rich tapestry of flavor with every sip.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Some gifts announce themselves; this one rewards patience. Black Art Edition 11.1 is a 24-year-old unpeated Islay single malt from Bruichladdich, drawn from some of the distillery's rarest stock and aged entirely on Islay since 1994. Head Distiller Adam Hannett keeps the cask types and proportions secret, which makes it a wonderful conversation piece for the collector who loves a mystery. In the glass, expect dried fig, pipe tobacco, leather and dark honey, opening to stewed plum, burnt sugar, espresso and candied citrus peel, with a long finish of roasted nuts, cocoa and a touch of coastal salinity. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration or coloring, it suits a milestone worth marking properly: a retirement, a landmark birthday, a partnership made official. Give it to the serious whisky drinker who pours slowly, lets a dram breathe in a tulip glass, and enjoys discovering something new with each sip. It is a limited edition that feels genuinely considered, chosen with the recipient's palate in mind.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The whisky's espresso, cocoa and burnt sugar notes deepen alongside the bittersweet edge of good dark chocolate.
- Spiced fruitcake — Dried fig, stewed plum, clove and candied citrus peel in the whisky mirror the fruit and spice of a rich fruitcake.
- Retirement celebration gift — A 24-year-old limited edition with layered notes of honey, leather and roasted nuts suits a long career worth toasting slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What casks was Black Art 11.1 matured in?
Bruichladdich keeps that a secret. Head Distiller Adam Hannett crafted this release using undisclosed cask types and proportions, which is central to the Black Art concept. What the distillery does share is that the whisky is 24 years old and was aged entirely on Islay since 1994.
Is this a peated Islay whisky?
No. Black Art Edition 11.1 is an unpeated Islay single malt made from malted barley. Rather than smoke, expect dried fig, pipe tobacco, leather and dark honey on the nose, with only a touch of coastal salinity appearing on the long finish.
What does it taste like?
The palate is layered and luxurious, with stewed plum, burnt sugar, clove, espresso and candied citrus peel. The aroma brings dried fig, pipe tobacco, leather, toasted almond and dark honey, and the finish is long and elegant with warming spice, roasted nuts, cocoa and a hint of salinity.
How should the recipient drink it?
Neat, in a tulip glass, is the suggested way to appreciate its depth and structure. Let it breathe for several minutes after pouring, since each sip reveals new textures and hidden notes. It is bottled at cask strength with no chill-filtration or coloring, in a 700 ml bottle.
