Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley Single Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%

2010 Islay Barley is a tribute to local farmers. The grain is grown on Islay itself, and the whisky shows what terroir means when the land is allowed to speak through the glass.

Expert description

Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled from locally grown barley and bottled at 50%.

The grain for this release is grown by local farmers on Islay, part of Bruichladdich's ongoing work to show how the island's own soil shapes flavour. The whisky is matured in a combination of American and French oak casks.

The result is an unpeated single malt where the grain's earthy character and the sweetness of the casks play off each other with no peat to complicate the picture.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh barley and apple, with a light honeyed sweetness, an earthy base and a touch of vanilla oak.

Palate

Round and malty with notes of pear, citrus and a gentle spiciness from the French oak.

Finish

Medium length and softly rounded, with a finish of honey and lightly toasted grain.

Specifications

Name: 2010 Islay Barley
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and French oak casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2010
EAN no.: 5055807407120

Flavour profile

Fruity · Grainy · Soft · Spiced

Did you know?

Bruichladdich was the first Islay distillery to make locally grown barley a serious, permanent part of its range, long before terroir became a widespread concept in the whisky world.

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Questions and answers about Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley

How does Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley taste?

The whisky is round and fruity with apple, pear and honey, finishing with a light spiciness. It isn't peated.

Is Bruichladdich 2010 Islay Barley worth it?

Yes. Locally grown barley from Islay gives a documented terroir character, which is a core part of Bruichladdich's identity as a distillery.

Is 2010 Islay Barley a peated whisky?

No, this release is entirely unpeated, like the rest of Bruichladdich's core range.

Where does the barley for this whisky come from?

The grain is grown by local farmers directly on Islay, as part of the distillery's focus on terroir and local soil.

What glass suits 2010 Islay Barley?

A tulip-shaped glass such as a Glencairn glass brings out the fruit best. Browse our whisky glasses.

Is 2010 Islay Barley a good gift?

Yes, particularly for enthusiasts curious about how locally grown barley shapes the flavour of an Islay whisky.

How does this whisky differ from other Islay whiskies?

Islay is best known for peated whisky, but this release shows the island's earthy, grain-focused side. Browse our range of Islay Single Malt Whisky to compare styles.