Islay distillery, Bruichladdich, has released a trio of single malts – Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2011, Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012 and Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 – to complete their unpeated 2022 Barley Exploration series.
Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2011 is made with 100% Scottish barley cultivated at Mid Coul farm in Inverness, and has been farmed without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides and is said to contain notes of cantaloupe, crème brulée, lemon, pear and vanilla.
Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012 uses Bere barley, an ancient grain dating back to approximately 4,500 years ago, was matured for 10 years in first fill ex-bourbon casks and is said to contain notes of green apples, honeysuckle, lime and vanilla.
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 uses barley grown only on Islay, was matured in both first-fill American and second-fill European casks and is said to contain notes of apple, honey and marzipan.
Bruichladdich Organic Barley 2011, Bere Barley 2012 and Islay Barley 2013 are all being made available for $75 per bottle.
