Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011
Single Malt Scotch

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011

Bruichladdich750 ml50% ABV

Terroir-driven unpeated single malt crafted from local Islay barley

This exceptional single malt is distilled from 100% Islay-grown barley harvested in 2011, capturing a pure and unfiltered sense of place. It delivers an unpeated, maritime-influenced profile characterized by bright citrus, earthy grain, and freshly mowed grass.

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91/ 100
Outstanding
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassGlencairn glass
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Food pairings

Traditional
Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter
Vegetarian
Wild mushroom risotto with shaved parmesan
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or mature Gouda
Also good withMushrooms

A cocktail to make with it

Laddie Highball

  • 2 oz Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011
  • 4 oz Premium club soda
  • Lemon peel for garnish
  • Quality block ice

Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes. Pour in the single malt whisky, top with cold club soda, stir gently once, and express the lemon peel over the drink before placing it in the glass.

Serve in a glencairn glass

The story behind it

The maker

Founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, Bruichladdich was progressively resurrected in 2001 by visionary local distillers and wine merchants. Operating with original Victorian machinery, the distillery stands as a progressive pioneer of terroir-driven, unpeated Islay single malt whisky.

How it is made

Bruichladdich Distillery, established on the Rhinns of Islay, is renowned for its commitment to land, barley provenance, and non-chill-filtered spirits. This 2011 vintage was crafted using Publican and Oxbridge barley varieties grown across six local Islay farms.

From Islay, Scotland

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