Bruichladdich Islay Barley Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 9 Year Old · 2012 Vintage
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The Islay Barley series has always been a mission. For many years now Bruichladdich sought to showcase the phenomenon of “terroir” in Single Malt Whisky – the belief that soil, climate, micro-climate, geographic orientation, natural influences and local weather systems will influence the quality and flavour profile of the spirit, making it a unique expression of ‘place’. Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 is distilled from barley grown on eight western and central Islay farms in 2011.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Golden amber with honeyed copper highlights.
Nose
Coastal air carries sun-warmed Bruichladdich barley with honeyed malt, biscuit and almond. Sherry notes deliver dried orange, raisin and cocoa, while a whisper of peat smoke and sea-salt frames the aroma. A touch of vanilla and toffee lifts the sweetness, yielding a refined, terroir-driven nose.
Palate
Silky yet robust on the palate, this Islay Barley opens with creamy malt and a whisper of coastal peat. Citrus zest—orange and lemon—brightens caramel sweetness, while vanilla and oak add warmth. A delicate sea-salt brine and subtle spice lift the middle, leading to a long, maritime finish with lingering peat, salt and gentle sweetness.
Finish
Long and refined, the finish carries a maritime tilt—briny sea air and faint peat—settling into citrus zest and warm vanilla. The sherry influence lingers as dried fruit and cocoa notes emerge, wrapping the palate in a silky, enduring sweetness that fades to a nutty, mellow finish.
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