The return of a Bruichladdich legend, Yellow Submarine [Reclassified] is a limited release to celebrate our 25th anniversary and the submersible still standing proudly in the distillery grounds today.
14 aged years, the latest release in this iconic series opens opens with notes of crème brûlée, toasted hazelnut and warming nutmeg punctuated with fresh citrus and a hint of sea salt.
The story of the Yellow Submarine started 20 years ago when Islay fisherman, John Baker and Harold Hastie, spotted a remote-controlled submersible off the coast of the distillery shores. The submarine was brought back to Bruichladdich and stored for safekeeping until the Ministry of Defence came to collect their lost property. Marking the submarine’s safe return, the distillery team gifted a bottle of the aptly named Yellow Submarine to the men who retrieved it.
A WHISKY OF MASS DISTINCTION
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine [Reclassified] is the latest iteration of the cult classic, following releases in 2005 and 2018.
A reimagining of this original release, Yellow Submarine [Reclassified] is once again bottled at 14 years old. This time matured in a precise mix of quality first fill bourbon barrels, and Bordeaux red wine casks.
Luxurious and refined, the single malt whisky brings notes of toasted hazelnut and warm spice with a subtle wave of sea salt, a reminder of its maritime roots.
Specifications
BARLEY PROVENANCE: 100% Scottish barley.
MALTING: Unpeated
AGE: 14 Aged Years
MATURATION PROFILE: The maturation profile is inspired by the original recipe of the first ever bottling of The Yellow Submarine (released in 2005). Bruichladdich spirit is matured in a combination of first fill bourbon barrels (75%) and this time first and second fill Bordeaux red wine casks (25%) - rather than Spanish Rioja.
STRENGTH: 54.2% ABV
Colour
Sunlit barley
Nose
Sweet, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread open on the nose, underpinned by a gentle cereal warmth. Notes of lightly toasted hazelnuts and smooth praline intertwine with a dusting of nutmeg, revealing a rich, syrupy sweetness reminiscent of pistachio baklava. Pink peppercorns and a hint of ginger punctuate the sweetness, before mellowing into warming spice.
Palate
Luxuriously smooth in texture, a hint of fresh orange zest adds vibrancy and brightness. Delicate waves of honeysuckle and orange blossom follow, complemented with crisp apple and succulent pear. Creamy crème brûlée brings richness and depth, with golden heather and a hint of sea salt transporting you to the rugged, windswept shores of Islay.
Finish
Long and lingering, layers of honeyed sweetness, gentle warming spice, and toasted hazelnut gradually unfold. The whisky’s velvety, unctuous mouthfeel never wavers, leaving a decadent, moreish impression with every sip.
