Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2009 7 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 2016, 50%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 80
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Description

A Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2009 vintage, this unpeated single malt Scotch whisky was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2016 at 50% ABV. It is part of Bruichladdich's Islay Barley series, which emphasizes terroir by using barley grown exclusively on Islay farms, specifically from Claggan, Cruach, Island, and Mulindry. Matured in American oak casks, this expression is non-chill filtered and presented at its natural color.

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Region
Islay
Age
7 Years
Vintage
2009
Bottled
2016
ABV
50%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Bruichladdich
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
American Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Ozark mountains
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Barley grown at Claggan, Cruach, Island, Mulindry Farms on Islay, including Publican and Oxbridge varieties.
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Part of the 'Islay Barley' series, focusing on barley provenance from Islay farms.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Light, sweet, and fruity with notes of gooseberries, pineapple, mango, apple, grapefruit, and citrus. Hints of cookies, salt, cereal, and floral aromas are present, along with vanilla, oak, honeysuckle, and a touch of mint. Some detect brine, damp moss, earth, and sage.
Palate
Smooth and creamy, offering malty sweetness, honey, and vanilla. Flavors of ripe fruit like apple, pear, and grapefruit mingle with notes of toffee, treacle, and nuts (almonds). A buttery mouthfeel is often noted, along with hints of white pepper, spice, and oak.
Finish
Medium to long, with lingering notes of almonds, nuts, and fruits. Spiciness and a touch of bitterness can be present, along with lemon, eucalyptus, oak, salt, and sea spray. Sweet undertones of honey and vanilla often persist.
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