Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 750ml

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 is a single malt Scotch whisky distilled entirely from barley grown on Islay, part of Bruichladdich's terroir-driven Islay Barley series. It's matured in American oak and bottled at 50% ABV, unpeated in the house style that sets Bruichladdich apart from its smokier island neighbors. Expect honeyed sweetness and citrus up front, a light oak and cereal middle, and a gentle, faintly smoky finish rather than the heavy peat most Islay whiskies lead with. This is a bottle for single malt drinkers who want Islay provenance without the campfire intensity — a producer's-eye look at what the terroir itself contributes.

How to drink Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012

Drink it neat, or with a few drops of water to open up the honey and citrus — the 50% ABV has enough weight to take a splash without falling apart. It's too gentle and un-peated to bother mixing into a cocktail.

100 proof · Islay