Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kč | Stated age: 7 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky

Bruichladdich is a Scottish distillery on the island of Islay, founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers who owned the Dundashill and Yoker grain distilleries in Glasgow. Like all late Victorian distilleries, its fate was inextricably linked to the production of blended whiskey from the beginning. As a single malt, its whiskey was virtually non-existent.

It was closed in 1995 due to redundancy and remained dormant until 2001, when it was acquired by Murray McDavid, led by Mark Reynier and Simon Coughlin. The team was joined by the legendary Jim McEwan who left Bowmore to become Master Distiller and help revive the distillery. McEwan played a key role in experimenting with different types of casks, local barley and levels of malt smoking. This saw the introduction of Port Charlotte peat whiskey and the revolutionary Octomore, as well as The Botanist gin, which uses Islay herbs.

In 2012, the distillery was bought by Rémy Cointreau, which still owns it today.

Bruichladdich Aged 7 Years Waves 1st Edition is a single malt whisky that was aged for 7 years and bottled in 2006. The whisky was first aged in bourbon casks and then finished in Madeira wine casks. This edition features a mild to medium peaty undertone, which is unusual for contemporary Bruichladdich, as peated whiskies are typically released under the Port Charlotte and Octomore brands. A slight trace of peat adds a "seaside" character to the whisky, as the name "Waves" suggests.

Nose: Notes of raisin, cranberry, and vanilla, with a subtle hint of peat smoke and a touch of fresh sea spray.

Taste: Fine malt base with spices, cranberries, hints of vanilla, sweet licorice, and a light minty undertone.

Finish: Medium length, sweet, with a subtle peaty reverberation, spices, and notes of berry fruit.