Archives The Fishes of Samoa Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 2008 Cask #2589

Archives The Fishes of Samoa Bruichladdich 15 Year Old 2008 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky independently bottled by Whiskybase B.V. for the Archives series. Distilled at Bruichladdich in 2008 and matured for 15 years, this single-cask release was bottled in 2024 at 55.6% ABV. Cask #2589 yielded only 252 bottles, presenting Bruichladdich’s unpeated Islay character at natural strength with layers of citrus, ripe fruit, honeyed malt, coastal minerality and mature oak.

Food Pairing: Pair with grilled scallops, roast chicken, mature cheese, toasted almonds, lemon tart or honey-glazed nuts.

Tasting Notes: Fruity and malty with citrus, honey, ripe and dried fruits, oily malt and a subtle coastal character.

Nose: Fresh citrus and ripe orchard fruit with honey, malt and delicate coastal notes.

Palate: Oily malt, cooked and dried fruits, citrus and honey with nutty notes and mature oak.

Finish: Long and warming with citrus, malt, gentle oak and lingering coastal minerality.