{"product_id":"bruichladdich-whisky-sample-14-year-old-yellow-submarine-2026-release-30ml-54-2","title":"Bruichladdich Whisky Sample 14 Year Old Yellow Submarine 2026 Release (30ml, 54.2%)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBruichladdich Whisky Sample 14 Year Old Yellow Submarine 2026 Release (30ml, 54.2%)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-134\"\u003eThe legendary yellow submersible has officially resurfaced. \u003cspan class=\"citation-6641\"\u003eTo celebrate the distillery’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6641\"\u003e25th anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6641\"\u003e, Bruichladdich has just released the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6641 citation-end-6641\"\u003eYellow Submarine III \/ [Reclassified]\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-135\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6640 citation-end-6640\"\u003eThis bottling pays homage to the iconic, tongue-in-cheek \"Whisky of Mass Distinction\" series from 2005, inspired by the time Islay fishermen dragged a real, rogue Ministry of Defence submarine out of the coastal waters near the distillery.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6640 citation-end-6640\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-6636 citation-end-6636\"\u003eCrafted using 100% mainland-grown Appaloosa Scottish barley, this unpeated single malt spent its full 14 years maturing on the shores of Islay.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6635 citation-end-6635\"\u003eWhile the historic 2005 original relied on Rioja wine casks, Master Blender Adam Hannett modernized this anniversary edition.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6634\"\u003eIt utilizes an evolved maturation profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6634\"\u003e75% first and second-fill French Bordeaux red wine casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6634\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6634\"\u003e25% first-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6634\"\u003e, bottled completely un-chill filtered at a roaring cask strength of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6634 citation-end-6634\"\u003e54.2% ABV\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-138\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6633 citation-end-6633\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-139\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6632\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6632\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6632 citation-end-6632\"\u003e Incredibly rich and pastry-forward.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6631\"\u003eWarm, honeyed oats and buttery shortbread lead the way, opening up to toasted hazelnuts, creamy praline, and a dense, syrupy sweetness akin to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6631 citation-end-6631\"\u003epistachio baklava\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-6630 citation-end-6630\"\u003eMild spices like nutmeg, ginger, and pink peppercorn balance the dessert profile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-140\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6629\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6629\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6629 citation-end-6629\"\u003e Luxuriously thick and unctuous.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6628 citation-end-6628\"\u003eBright bursts of fresh orange zest, crisp orchard apple, and pear are closely followed by delicate honeysuckle blossoms.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6627\"\u003eA massive mid-palate of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6627\"\u003ecreamy crème brûlée and rich vanilla custard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6627 citation-end-6627\"\u003e is cut perfectly by a hallmark pinch of Islay sea salt.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-141\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6626\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6626\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6626 citation-end-6626\"\u003e Long, velvety, and deeply moreish.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6625 citation-end-6625\"\u003eWaves of golden heather honey and toasted hazelnuts slowly unfold alongside subtle, warming wood spices and structural red wine tannins.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_80cc5b54fe7e275a-142\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6624 citation-end-6624\"\u003eWhy this bottle is special:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6623 citation-end-6623\"\u003eIt is a liquid milestone for Bruichladdich's rebellious, independent history.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6622\"\u003eIt is special because of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6622 citation-end-6622\"\u003eBordeaux wine integration\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-6621 citation-end-6621\"\u003eRed wine casks are notoriously difficult to balance with unpeated spirit, but at a dominant 75% ratio, the French oak doesn’t overwhelm the distillate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6620 citation-end-6620\"\u003eInstead, the wine wood introduces structural spice, raspberry notes, and a drying depth that keeps the sweet, oily, bourbon-matured malt profile perfectly structured.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-6619 citation-end-6619\"\u003eIt’s a beautiful reminder of the era when the distillery was just finding its feet, packaged at a punchy cask strength rather than the standard 46% as Bruichladdich's usual approach.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"23\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240130662675,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9383\/1699\/files\/BruichladdichWhiskySample14YearOldYellowSubmarine2026Release.jpg?v=1780617517","url":"https:\/\/chameleonwhisky.com\/products\/bruichladdich-whisky-sample-14-year-old-yellow-submarine-2026-release-30ml-54-2","provider":"Chameleon Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}