Bruichladdich Waves Question Please Help

[Zulumike]

I was at work tonight when a good friend mentioned he had found "his Scotch", it was Bruichladdich Waves. He mentioned they don't make it anymore and he is in a bit of a dilemma. So I suggested he search a Whiskey forum and ask its members to find out what might be a very close cousin or even a twin to his favorite Scotch. I'm not sure of its characteristics or anything else, so please indulge me and help my friend find peace in finding his golden goose egg. A Scotch as close to Bruichladdich Waves as possible. P.S. myself, I am a Rye Whiskey drinker as a Canadian would be, however we're all Whiskey cousins and notice I spelled Scotch with a CAPITAL out of respect. Thank you in advance for any input or advice you might have in helping my friend find his Egg. Matt

[Quaich1]

Hi Z. This one was sold until recently in Quebec.
http://www.saq.com/page/en/saqcom/scotch-single-malt/bruichladdich-waves-islay-scotch-single-malt/11367959

I don't know the whisky repertory of your friend in terms of how many single malts he has tried. However, the Bruichladdich range itself is fairly extensive so he may wish to stay in that zone.
This one is available at the LCBO
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/bruichladdich-the-classic-laddie-scottish-barley/387423#.VrXWAFgrKUk


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[William]

Hi Matt,the Bruichladdich Waves was very lightly peated, for me this peat is only slightly noticeable on the nose and finish, perhaps not so noticeable at all to many palates. Bruichladdich Waves was matured in American bourbon barrels then finished in Madeira barrels and I would guess it may be the Madeira cask influence which your friend has enjoyed so much.

There are not that many Madeira casks finished Scotch whiskies around and they tend to be limited edition release, this is due to the limited availability of ex-Madeira casks.

As an alternative to the Bruichladdich Waves I would highly recommend the Glenfiddich 19 year old Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish.

Due to the limited availability of ex-Madeira casks some whisky producers now use Sauternes casks to finish their whisky, this is a sweet French wine. An outstanding example of a Sauternes casks finish is the Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 12 year old Sauternes Cask Finish.
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[Zulumike]

Thank you Quaich1 and William. That's a good jumping off point, my guess is he'll have a lot of fun finding his new favorite.

As for me, my family's roots are Campbelltown and Southend. Could you recommend a Scotch from that area that wouldn't be too peaty. Thank you again in advance

[Quaich1]

[Zulumike]

Thank you Quaich1, I'll keep my eyes open.

[Alastair]

Keep a look out for "Hazelburn" whisky which is produced at the Springbank distillery in Campettown and it is unpeated.

[opelfruit]

[Quaich1]

[opelfruit]

How come you're limited to buying from only LCBO stores?
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[John]

I noticed that www.thewhiskybarrel.com offers delivery to Canada, thought it may be of interest to the Canadian members of the forum.

[Quaich1]

[opelfruit]

Sounds like a monopoly to me! Makes me look at our tax charges on spirits with thankful glee - it could be a lot worse!

Although, saying that, if they tried to impose such restrictions in any European country there would literately be riots in the streets....there have been for a LOT less
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[Quaich1]

[opelfruit]