This bottling from Bruichladdich features 100% bere barley which was grown in Orkney by Agronomy Institute of Orkney College. The unpeated single malt was distilled in 2013 and aged for 10 years in two cask types: first-fill bourbon (80%), and second-fill Pauillac wine casks (20%). It's bottled without chill-filtration at 50% ABV. Released in October 2023.
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It's slightly better (and creamier) than the 2013 Islay Barley (3.75) after trying both side by side, but I still can't get excited enough about it to give it the full 4 star rec.
Damp grass and german bread. An exploration of barley terroir, but not my favorite flavor.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
