{"product_id":"bruichladdich-micro-provenance-single-cask-3347-16-year","title":"Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #3347 16 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #3347 is a 16-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at natural cask strength 57.4% ABV, representing the pinnacle of terroir expression in Scottish whisky making. This exceptional single cask release demonstrates how the interplay of Optic barley, Amarone wine cask maturation, and Islay's Atlantic climate creates unparalleled complexity in a mere 264-bottle release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bruichladdich Distillery stands as Islay's most progressive yet traditional distillery, pioneering the concept of micro-provenance in Scotch whisky since its renaissance in 2001. Under the philosophy that terroir matters as much in whisky as it does in wine, master distiller Adam Hannett and his team meticulously track every variable from barley field to bottle, creating a transparent narrative of how each cask develops its unique character on Scotland's westernmost whisky island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried red fruits, maritime salinity, honeyed barley, subtle peat smoke, Italian wine grape skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Amarone influence, dark cherry compote, sea spray minerality, vanilla oak, warming spices, gentle phenolic backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving, with lingering wine tannins, coastal brine, and sweet barley notes that slowly fade to reveal Islay's characteristic peat whisper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.4% (Natural Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBruichladdich Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst-Fill Amarone Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarley Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.09.2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottles Produced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-limited 264-bottle release showcasing Bruichladdich's micro-provenance philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky connoisseurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring how Italian wine casks transform Islay character over 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrating milestones with Scotland's most innovative single malt approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare single cask expressions from certified B Corporation distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Single Cask #3347 special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 16-year single cask represents Bruichladdich's groundbreaking micro-provenance series, tracking every variable from Optic barley type to first-fill Amarone cask maturation. Only 264 bottles exist, making it exceptionally rare among Islay single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this cask strength whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 57.4% ABV, this whisky benefits from careful dilution with a few drops of water to unlock its complex Amarone and maritime characteristics. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped glass, allowing 10-15 minutes to breathe before tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Amarone cask influence taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-fill Amarone cask imparts rich dried fruit flavors, wine tannins, and subtle grape skin notes that complement Islay's natural salinity and gentle peat influence, creating a uniquely Italian-Scottish flavor marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky suitable for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its rarity, cask strength nature, and £300+ price point, this exceptional single malt is best appreciated neat or with minimal dilution to fully experience its micro-provenance complexity and Amarone cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other Bruichladdich releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Bruichladdich's core range, this micro-provenance single cask showcases how specific variables create unique flavor profiles, offering more wine influence and complexity than the Classic Laddie while maintaining the distillery's signature unpeated character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruichladdich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48960696385776,"sku":"BMSC334716Y","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_47617ced-2e6d-41ca-99f4-96a0e1778b40.jpg?v=1772987970","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/bruichladdich-micro-provenance-single-cask-3347-16-year","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}