Bruichladdich Launches Islay Barley 2014
Bruichladdich has announced the launch of the latest vintage in the Barley Exploration series, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014.
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 was distilled in 2014 from 100% Islay-grown Concerto and Propino barley varieties grown on Coull, Rockside, Island, Mulindry, Cruach, Dunlossit, Craigens, and Sunderland Farms. Islay Barley 2014 was matured entirely on Islay, predominantly in first-fill bourbon casks (80%) along with a combination of second-fill sherry butts (5%) and second-fill wine casks (15%). After aging for 8 years, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 was bottled non-chill filtered and coloring free at 50% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 follow:
Nose: Delicate floral notes along with sweet malt and ripe grain open on the nose. Hints of pepper and soft spices follow before the dram reveals soft stoned fruits and creamy vanilla. Creamy vanilla, a hint of coconut, butterscotch, and brown sugar come from the oak, alongside delicate notes of nutmeg and hazelnut. Fruit notes continue to open, with fragrant peach, honeyed melon, pear drops and warm banana bread.
Palate: Creamy vanilla and lemon are immediate on the palate, with a peppery nutmeg spice giving way to sweet malt, warm porridge and popcorn. The depth of flavour and creamy, viscous texture is typical of our Islay barley style, with the natural oils from the barley enhanced with layers of sweet citrus, tropical fruit and fragrant peach. The combination of American and French oak makes for a beautifully balanced expression, with a drop of water bringing out subtle marine notes.
Finish: Sweet, stoned fruits settle on the palate with creamy vanilla custard and a touch of coconut, while a delicate floral note lingers.
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 will be available at retailers beginning February 1st for a suggested retail price of $82.99.
Source: Bruichladdich Distillery.