Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 Single Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%

Eight farms, one island, one whisky. Islay Barley 2012 brings together grain from across the west and centre of Islay in a single unpeated malt, letting eight years give the grain's own character room to unfold.

Expert description

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 8 years and bottled at 50%.

The barley comes from eight different farms across the west and centre of Islay, combined into a single unpeated release. The whisky is matured in a combination of American whiskey casks and French wine casks, together giving a full yet still fresh character.

Distilled in 2012 and matured for eight years, it shows how Bruichladdich lets barley from several farms meet in the same bottle without losing its local, earthy identity.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh barley and apple juice, with a sweet vanilla note from the bourbon casks and a hint of grape from the wine casks.

Palate

Round and full-bodied with honey, toasted malt and a light tart fruitiness that keeps the palate lively.

Finish

Medium length with soft grain, honey and a light winey finish.

Specifications

Name: Islay Barley 2012
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American whiskey casks and French wine casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2012
EAN no.: 5055807414562

Flavour profile

Fruity · Grainy · Soft · Wine cask finish

Did you know?

The Islay Barley series deliberately combines grain from several different farms in one bottle, unlike Bruichladdich's single-farm releases, where only one field lies behind the whisky.

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Questions and answers about Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012

How does Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 taste?

The whisky is round and fruity with honey, toasted malt and a light winey tartness from the wine casks. It isn't peated.

Is Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 worth it?

Yes. Combining grain from eight different Islay farms with maturation on both bourbon and wine casks gives a documented, earthy complexity.

Is Islay Barley 2012 a peated whisky?

No, it's entirely unpeated, like the rest of Bruichladdich's core range.

Where does the barley for Islay Barley 2012 come from?

The grain is grown on eight different farms across the west and centre of Islay and combined into a single release.

What glass suits Islay Barley 2012?

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

Is Islay Barley 2012 a good gift?

Yes, for enthusiasts curious about Bruichladdich's terroir work and the unpeated side of Islay.

How does Islay Barley 2012 differ from Bere Barley?

Islay Barley combines grain from eight different farms, while Bere Barley uses a single, historic grain variety from Orkney. Both are unpeated, but with different grain profiles.