Bruichladdich
Islay Barley 2014
- 50
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- 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 Islay Barley 2014 celebrates the purest expression of terroir. Fully traceable and high provenance, a medley of apricot and peach complements the cereal-forward single malt. A subtle maritime note nods to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Floral notes along with sweet malt and ripe grain. Pepper and soft spices follow with soft stoned fruits and creamy vanilla. A hint of coconut, butterscotch, and brown sugar come from the oak, alongside notes of nutmeg and hazelnut. Fragrant peach, honeyed melon, pear drops and warm banana bread.
Palate - Creamy vanilla and lemon, with a peppery nutmeg spice giving way to sweet malt, warm porridge and popcorn. The depth of flavour and creamy, viscous texture is typical of our Islay barley style, with the natural oils from the barley enhanced with layers of sweet citrus, tropical fruit and fragrant peach. The combination of American and French oak makes for a beautifully balanced expression, with a drop of water bringing out subtle marine notes.
Finish - Sweet, stoned fruits settle, with creamy vanilla custard and a touch of coconut. A delicate floral note lingers.
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 celebrates the purest expression of terroir. Fully traceable and high provenance, a medley of apricot and peach complements the cereal-forward single malt. A subtle maritime note nods to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Floral notes along with sweet malt and ripe grain. Pepper and soft spices follow with soft stoned fruits and creamy vanilla. A hint of coconut, butterscotch, and brown sugar come from the oak, alongside notes of nutmeg and hazelnut. Fragrant peach, honeyed melon, pear drops and warm banana bread.
Palate - Creamy vanilla and lemon, with a peppery nutmeg spice giving way to sweet malt, warm porridge and popcorn. The depth of flavour and creamy, viscous texture is typical of our Islay barley style, with the natural oils from the barley enhanced with layers of sweet citrus, tropical fruit and fragrant peach. The combination of American and French oak makes for a beautifully balanced expression, with a drop of water bringing out subtle marine notes.
Finish - Sweet, stoned fruits settle, with creamy vanilla custard and a touch of coconut. A delicate floral note lingers.
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