Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 is an unpeated, award-winning single malt made entirely from barley grown on Islay itself, sourced from seven farms across the island including Coull, Rockside, Mulindry, Cruach, Dunlossit, and Sunderland. Part of Bruichladdich's fanatical focus on terroir, this vintage was distilled in 2013 and matured for at least 8 years in a combination of first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks (75%) and second-fill European wine casks (25%) from Ribera del Duero, Pauillac, and Syrah, reflecting the distillery's commitment to full traceability from farm to bottle.
Bottled at 50% ABV, the nose brings delicate floral notes, creamy vanilla, and rich floral honey, layered with kiwi, melon, coconut, and ripe pear alongside a hint of oak spice from the French and American cask combination. The palate is refined and complex, delivering porridge and rice pudding maltiness, brown sugar, dry straw, and fruit notes of pear, melon, and orange wrapped around toffee and fudge sweetness, finishing with a salty sea breeze and lingering charred oak.
Named to Whisky Advocate's 2022 Top 22, this vintage-dated release stands apart from the typical Classic Laddie by capturing a specific harvest and farm provenance, making it a standout for terroir-focused collectors and Bruichladdich fans looking to explore how a single vintage expresses itself.
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013 is an unpeated, award-winning single malt made entirely from barley grown on Islay itself, sourced from seven farms across the island including Coull, Rockside, Mulindry, Cruach, Dunlossit, and Sunderland. Part of Bruichladdich's fanatical focus on terroir, this vintage was distilled in 2013 and matured for at least 8 years in a combination of first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks (75%) and second-fill European wine casks (25%) from Ribera del Duero, Pauillac, and Syrah, reflecting the distillery's commitment to full traceability from farm to bottle.
Bottled at 50% ABV, the nose brings delicate floral notes, creamy vanilla, and rich floral honey, layered with kiwi, melon, coconut, and ripe pear alongside a hint of oak spice from the French and American cask combination. The palate is refined and complex, delivering porridge and rice pudding maltiness, brown sugar, dry straw, and fruit notes of pear, melon, and orange wrapped around toffee and fudge sweetness, finishing with a salty sea breeze and lingering charred oak.
Named to Whisky Advocate's 2022 Top 22, this vintage-dated release stands apart from the typical Classic Laddie by capturing a specific harvest and farm provenance, making it a standout for terroir-focused collectors and Bruichladdich fans looking to explore how a single vintage expresses itself.
