Bruichladdich Islay Barley

93/ 100Outstanding

This eight-year-old Islay Barley release was distilled in 2014 from barley grown at eight Islay farms and bottled in 2023 at 50% ABV. It matured in first-fill bourbon, second-fill sherry and second-fill wine casks.

Series: Islay Barley
Category: Single Malt
ABV: 50.0%
Age: 8 years
Cask: 80% first-fill bourbon casks, 5% second-fill sherry butts and 15% second-fill wine casks
Release: 2023
Vintage: 2014
Bottled: 2023
Coloring: Natural color
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Reviews & tastings

Whisky Advocate published a reviewJun 4, 2024
Bruichladdich Islay Barley
Single Malt
2014 vintage2023 release8 years50.0% ABV
Outstanding review score, 93 out of 100