Bruichladdich
Organic Barley 2012
- 50
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Islay
The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking...
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The Harvey brothers established Bruichladdich Distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay in 1881. Rémy Cointreau currently owns the distillery. In contrast to many neighboring distilleries, Bruichladdich produces a lighter and softer unpeated whisky. Alongside the Bruichladdich range, they also produce Port Charlotte, a heavily peated range, and Octomore, an extremely heavily peated range. They style themselves as Progressive Hebridean Distillers, and are always looking for new ideas and initiatives.
Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2012 is sustainably farmed, supporting soil health. This whisky highlights the extraordinary clarity of flavour from the organically grown barley, elegantly balanced with notes of creamy fudge, honeyed citrus, and subtle spice.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Apricot yellow.
Nose - Distinct cereal notes open on the nose, with dried hay, barley straw and malty biscuit. Crème brûlée, coconut, butterscotch, and vanilla from the oak follow while earthy barley grows over time, enhanced by floral notes and sweet dried apricot and pear.
Palate - A creamy texture coats the palate, with a peppery hint of spice followed by floral heather honey. The malty character of the grain comes to the fore, with notes of warm scones and barley straw. The American oak adds an additional layer of sweetness, with fresh vanilla, marzipan and coconut. Adding a drop of water opens up the fruit and oak influence, revealing ripe gooseberry, pear and grapefruit along with sweet honeycomb and fudge.
Finish - The malty character of the spirit is unmistakable on the finish, while almond and butterscotch notes from the oak linger.
Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2012 is sustainably farmed, supporting soil health. This whisky highlights the extraordinary clarity of flavour from the organically grown barley, elegantly balanced with notes of creamy fudge, honeyed citrus, and subtle spice.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Apricot yellow.
Nose - Distinct cereal notes open on the nose, with dried hay, barley straw and malty biscuit. Crème brûlée, coconut, butterscotch, and vanilla from the oak follow while earthy barley grows over time, enhanced by floral notes and sweet dried apricot and pear.
Palate - A creamy texture coats the palate, with a peppery hint of spice followed by floral heather honey. The malty character of the grain comes to the fore, with notes of warm scones and barley straw. The American oak adds an additional layer of sweetness, with fresh vanilla, marzipan and coconut. Adding a drop of water opens up the fruit and oak influence, revealing ripe gooseberry, pear and grapefruit along with sweet honeycomb and fudge.
Finish - The malty character of the spirit is unmistakable on the finish, while almond and butterscotch notes from the oak linger.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig